Course information
History
St Paul's School for Girls - Birmingham
01214540895
Vernon Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16 9SL
Course summary

History A Level will broaden your knowledge and understanding of both British and American history and politics. It will help you to engage more fully in the ever changing world in which we live. It is a subject which encourages debate and discussion, wider reading from a range of historical perspectives and the opportunity to study independently, with excellent support. Studying A Level History will allow you to further develop important skills that will support you at university and in your chosen career. Notably: ¤ How to assemble data and assess it ¤ How to investigate facts and use deduction ¤ How to communicate fluently It particularly supports the following career pathways: Law, Forensics, Journalism, Civil Service, Teaching, Police, Research, Business and Politics.

Entry requirements

Grade 6 in History and Grade 5 in English Language.

How you'll be assessed

There are two examined units and one non examined coursework unit. Paper One is a broad study of America from the abolition of slavery to the end of the Vietnam War. Paper Two is a modern British History depth study which begins with Attlee’s government post World War Two and ends with the very changed Britain governed by Blair and Brown. Political, economic and social changes, alongside international affairs are explored in both modules. Coursework is a 4,5000 essay which considers change and continuity in Victorian Britain and Ireland.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeGirls
AddressVernon Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16 9SL