History

Course summary

History is an extremely well-respected subject that is popular amongst both university admissions and a wide range of employers. History A Level paves the way to a range of careers, including Law, Journalism and Politics, and is well-regarded for nurturing in students the widely-transferable skills of critical thinking, analysis and debating. History also gives students a unique perspective on the world today, a rich understanding of where we have come from, and invites students to reflect on what the future may hold for the world. A Level History performs strongly at Whitefield, with 100% of students securing a Grade A* to C in 201 9. Students study A Level History over a two-year period. Two separate units are taught concurrently in Year 12: In Search of the American Dream, and India: The Road to Independence. In Year 1 3, students complete a paper on 'Rebellion and Disorder under the Tudors', alongside an NEA (coursework) on the Israeli Palestinian Conflict.