History

Course summary

History, the study of the past, is all around us; we are continually making history through our thoughts, words and actions. History is personal and global; it is everyday life and momentous occasions. History is about people. History will develop your skills of analysis, interpretation and research. The skills and knowledge you will develop compliment a range of other subjects and are highly prized by employers and universities. Unit 1 – ‘Britain Transformed 1918-97’ Unit 2 – ‘The USA, c1920–55: Boom, Bust and Recovery’ Unit 3 – ‘The Witch Craze in Britain, Europe and North America 1580-1750’ Unit 4 – A coursework unit looking at a major historical controversy on the Salem Witch Trials 1692-93