History

Course summary

Who is this course for? History is a sought after qualification in both higher education and employment due to the transferable skills gained from the subject. This course is particularly for those who have an interest in why the world and our society is the way tt is. Those who are interested in careers in journalism, politics, finance, law, publishing, archaeology, teaching, broadcasting, and the media. What is the course about? History spans all cultures, eras, seasons and environments and is an immovable factor that can be called upon for knowledge and insight into how the world got to the point it’s at now and how it will continue to develop in the future. You will cover the following topics: England 1547-1603: The Later Tudors, The Cold War in Europe 1941 - 1995, From Colonialism to Independence: The British Empire 1857-1965 and your coursework will be assessing the Arab-lsraeli conflict. What can the course lead to? History is a popular choice at A Level due to its many transferable skills at university or higher education. The course is good for those who are interested in studying a degree in Politics, Law, Classics, Drama, English, Economics, Theology, Sociology, Philosophy and any MFL courses.