Course information
History
Swakeleys School for Girls - Hillingdon
01895251962
Clifton Gardens, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB10 0EJ
Course summary

Course Outline: The duration of the course is either one year to gain an AS award or two years for the full A level qualification. Skills: History covers a wide range of concepts in a variety of countries. It is important for students to have a range of interests in historical events. Good research skills are crucial, alongside the ability to construct well researched essays. Future progressions from this course: History is a much respected A level and is widely accepted for most university courses and sought by employers. It can lead to many different careers in journalism, education, law, management and politics.

Entry requirements

A minimum of five GCSE grade 5s or above. A 9-5 grade in history is essential: if the subject has been studied; a grade 9-5 in English is required.

How you'll be assessed

Unit 1 – Germany and West Germany 1918 – 89, 30% of A level qualification Written examination at the end of year 13 2hr 15. Unit 2 – The rise and fall of fascism in Italy 1911- 46, 20% of A level qualification Written examination at the end of year 13 1hr 30. Unit 3 – Ireland & the Union 1774 - 1923, 30% of A2 qualification Written examination at the end of year 13 2hr 15. Unit 4 – Coursework on the causes of World War One, 20% of A2 qualification Coursework.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityHillingdon
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeGirls
AddressClifton Gardens, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB10 0EJ