A-Level History is a well-respected and highly valued subject that offers a qualification rooted in academic rigour. You will be taught about varied, dynamic and interesting time periods in British and international history by highly qualified and experienced staff who are passionate about the subject and the topics covered. You will also be taught to analyse and reflect upon historical sources in much more detail than you have at GCSE. The content of the course will be divided into three units. The A Level compromises a breadth study, depth study and piece of individually researched coursework and investigates the 17th, 19th and 20th Centuries. Unit 1 Stuart Britain and Crisis of Monarchy: You will explore issues such as the kingship of James I and Charles I, the origins, causes, events and consequences of the English Civil War, England as a republic under Oliver Cromwell and the re-establishment of the monarchy under Charles II. Unit 2: The American Dream: The depth study comprises an investigation of the USA and the domestic and international situation it faced after WW2 and up to the Reagan era. You will explore issues such as the causes and events of the Cold War including the Korean and Vietnam wars, the campaign for African-American civil rights, the role and responsibilities of the presidents and the development of the US economy over the period. Unit 3 - Historical Enquiry: For your coursework, you investigate how and why Britain acquired her African empire during the Scramble for Africa and how and why this empire was decolonized during the twentieth century. History is a demanding but well respected and valued qualification that offers a vast amount of transferable skills. It involves people and it involves analysing and evaluating evidence. It helps provide a foundation for a wide range of career and higher education opportunities in areas such as journalism, law, management, marketing, broadcasting, town planning, tourism, public relations, teaching, banking, conservation, politics and archaeology. Many of our A Level students have gone on to study History at university and other places of Higher Education where History can be studied as a single subject or combined with other subjects such as Law, Politics, Geography, Economics, Social Studies, Sociology, Psychology, American Studies and English.
GCSE History Grade 4 and above
Unit 1 = 2hr 30mins examination worth 40% of A-Level taken at the end of Year 13 Unit 2 = 2hr 30mins examination worth 40% of A-Level taken at the end of Year 13 Unit 3 = 4500 word piece of individually researched and written coursework worth 20% of A Level produced throughout Year 13.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, S40 3NS |
A-Level History is a well-respected and highly valued subject that offers a qualification rooted in academic rigour. You will be taught about varied, dynamic and interesting time periods in British and international history by highly qualified and experienced staff who are passionate about the subject and the topics covered. You will also be taught to analyse and reflect upon historical sources in much more detail than you have at GCSE. The content of the course will be divided into three units. The A Level compromises a breadth study, depth study and piece of individually researched coursework and investigates the 17th, 19th and 20th Centuries. Unit 1 Stuart Britain and Crisis of Monarchy: You will explore issues such as the kingship of James I and Charles I, the origins, causes, events and consequences of the English Civil War, England as a republic under Oliver Cromwell and the re-establishment of the monarchy under Charles II. Unit 2: The American Dream: The depth study comprises an investigation of the USA and the domestic and international situation it faced after WW2 and up to the Reagan era. You will explore issues such as the causes and events of the Cold War including the Korean and Vietnam wars, the campaign for African-American civil rights, the role and responsibilities of the presidents and the development of the US economy over the period. Unit 3 - Historical Enquiry: For your coursework, you investigate how and why Britain acquired her African empire during the Scramble for Africa and how and why this empire was decolonized during the twentieth century. History is a demanding but well respected and valued qualification that offers a vast amount of transferable skills. It involves people and it involves analysing and evaluating evidence. It helps provide a foundation for a wide range of career and higher education opportunities in areas such as journalism, law, management, marketing, broadcasting, town planning, tourism, public relations, teaching, banking, conservation, politics and archaeology. Many of our A Level students have gone on to study History at university and other places of Higher Education where History can be studied as a single subject or combined with other subjects such as Law, Politics, Geography, Economics, Social Studies, Sociology, Psychology, American Studies and English.
GCSE History Grade 4 and above
Unit 1 = 2hr 30mins examination worth 40% of A-Level taken at the end of Year 13 Unit 2 = 2hr 30mins examination worth 40% of A-Level taken at the end of Year 13 Unit 3 = 4500 word piece of individually researched and written coursework worth 20% of A Level produced throughout Year 13.
