History

Course summary

What is History? A-Level history requires students to study a range of historical periods, both in Britain and the rest of the world. There will also be an element of personal research into a topic of their choice. Students will engage with complex sources and develop skills of analysis and interpretation as well as the ability to construct complex arguments in written work. Course Structure: Students will sit 3 papers: Paper 1: In search of the American Dream: the USA, c1917- 96 Paper 2: South Africa 1948-94 Paper 3: Rebellion and disorder in the Tudors