Course information
History
Joseph Rowntree School - York
01904552100
Haxby Road, New Earswick, York, YO32 4BZ
Course summary

History at A level is the study of different periods of history, looking at concepts such as cause, consequence, significance as well as provenance and differences of interpretation. We study: Britain transformed, 1918-97. The USA 1920-55, boom and bust. The witch craze, 1580-1750. The Holocaust

Entry requirements

Students hoping to follow History at A level will need to have a 5 or above at the GCSE.

How you'll be assessed

External exams take place for units 1-3 at the end of Year 13. Unit 1: 30%, 2 hours 15 Unit 2: 20%, 1 hour 45 Unit 3: 30%, 2 hours 15 The coursework (Unit 4) is conducted throughout Year 13 with deadlines in place for different sections to stagger the workload. The final deadline is before Easter in Year 13.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityYork
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressHaxby Road, New Earswick, York, YO32 4BZ