Major events and key individuals continue to shape the world we live in. A world war begins, nuclear weapons are used for the first time, African Americans rise up and begin to fight for their rights in America, and women demand the vote across the world. Today we are faced with social, political and economic changes but how do we begin to make sense of this? How do people’s attitudes and actions over time contribute to the society we live in, how can we understand the world we inhabit? History is the study of the past but also the key to understanding contemporary events. It allows us to explore different perspectives and interpretations and to examine the causes and consequences of events. It equips us with the skills to analyse evidence and develop our own arguments. Because of the skills and knowledge acquired during the course, history is one of the most highly regarded subjects at A level. The course covers a range of British and world History allowing you to study both a breadth and depth of topics. This will include a specific focus on Russian History, the origins of the British Empire and the Tudor era. It also includes a coursework component which allows you to develop essential independent study skills which will prepare you for university.