History is a fascinating subject. It allows us to explore the actions and motives of people living in the past and it helps us to understand the world we live in. You should consider studying history if you; • Have an interest in the world around you, the society you live in, and how it has developed • Like learning about people, how they interact, and what motivates them • Like learning about different countries, societies and cultures The aims of the course for students are to: ● Develop an interest in and enthusiasm for history and an understanding of its intrinsic value and significance ● Acquire an understanding of different identities within society and an appreciation of aspects such as social, cultural, religious and ethnic diversity, as appropriate ● Improve as effective and independent learners, and as critical and reflective thinkers with curious and enquiring minds ● Develop the ability to ask relevant and significant questions about the past and to research them ● Acquire an understanding of the nature of historical study, for example that history is concerned with judgements based on available evidence and that historical judgements are provisional ● Organise and communicate historical knowledge and understanding in different ways, arguing a case and reaching substantiated judgements.
You do not need to have GCSE History in order to study A Level History. However, you may find it helpful, as the A Level builds on the skills developed at GCSE such as the communication of historical knowledge and the ability to analyse historical sources. At least a 6 grade in GCSE English is desirable.
Unit/module/Paper Paper 1: Written examination lasting 2 hours 15 mins 30% Paper 2: Written examination lasting 1 hour 30 mins 20% Paper 3: Written examination lasting 2 hours 15 mins 30% Coursework Single assignment on a question set by the school 20%
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Barnet |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Pursley Road, Mill Hill, London, NW7 2EP |
History is a fascinating subject. It allows us to explore the actions and motives of people living in the past and it helps us to understand the world we live in. You should consider studying history if you; • Have an interest in the world around you, the society you live in, and how it has developed • Like learning about people, how they interact, and what motivates them • Like learning about different countries, societies and cultures The aims of the course for students are to: ● Develop an interest in and enthusiasm for history and an understanding of its intrinsic value and significance ● Acquire an understanding of different identities within society and an appreciation of aspects such as social, cultural, religious and ethnic diversity, as appropriate ● Improve as effective and independent learners, and as critical and reflective thinkers with curious and enquiring minds ● Develop the ability to ask relevant and significant questions about the past and to research them ● Acquire an understanding of the nature of historical study, for example that history is concerned with judgements based on available evidence and that historical judgements are provisional ● Organise and communicate historical knowledge and understanding in different ways, arguing a case and reaching substantiated judgements.
You do not need to have GCSE History in order to study A Level History. However, you may find it helpful, as the A Level builds on the skills developed at GCSE such as the communication of historical knowledge and the ability to analyse historical sources. At least a 6 grade in GCSE English is desirable.
Unit/module/Paper Paper 1: Written examination lasting 2 hours 15 mins 30% Paper 2: Written examination lasting 1 hour 30 mins 20% Paper 3: Written examination lasting 2 hours 15 mins 30% Coursework Single assignment on a question set by the school 20%
