History

Course summary

History A-Level develops an understanding of History’s value and significance. Students will acquire an understanding of different identities and an appreciation of diversity, improving as effective and independent learners, and as critical, reflective thinkers. Students will also develop the ability to ask relevant and significant questions, acquire an understanding of the nature of historical study, make links and draw comparisons, organise and communicate their knowledge and argue a case and reach substantiated judgements. The units include: • Unit 1: In search of the American Dream: the USA, c1917–96 • Unit 2: South Africa, 1948–94: from apartheid state to ‘rainbow nation’ • Unit 3: Protest, agitation and parliamentary reform in Britain, c1780-1928 • Unit 4: Coursework CAREERS Studying History provides many transferable skills such as researching, analysis of evidence and data, written and verbal communication and highly developed thinking skills. History complements the study of most subjects, demonstrating to employers have a breadth of skills and attributes. Many skills are similar to those developed in sciences or subjects with a higher emphasis on the written word such as English. These skills are highly valued by employers and universities. Jobs related to studying History include: academic researcher, archivist, heritage manager, historic buildings inspector, museum education officer or curator, teacher, librarian, archaeologist, journalist, civil service administrator, editorial assistant, HR officer, marketing executive, politician, solicitor, historical advisor to film industry, novelist, etc.