History

Course summary

In this exciting and rewarding course, you will study many different periods of British, European and world history in depth, at the same time learning how to assess the validity of an argument and make informed judgements. You will develop the skill of presenting a well-ordered case backed by relevant and supporting evidence. Most importantly, History students excel at critical analysis and develop the ability to express their ideas, knowledge and interpretations clearly and coherently. If you enjoy the study of the past both for its own sake and also for the light it throws on the present, then A level History is for you.