History

Course summary

Studying A-Level History at LSC will give you the opportunity to develop your interest in and enthusiasm for history and an understanding of its inherent value and significance. You will receive excellent preparation for university, gaining the ability to ask your own significant questions about the past and research them. There is an emphasis on effective independent learning which we hope will allow you to leave us as critical and reflective thinkers with curious and enquiring minds, appreciating differing and conflicting interpretations and challenging commonly accepted ideas. Key academic qualities such as source analysis, extended writing – organising and communicating your historical knowledge and understanding clearly, and exciting debate will be cultivated.