History

Course summary

History students are not just limited to ‘becoming another History teacher’ (unless they want to of course!). Nor are they destined to gather dust in a museum or library (again unless they want to!). It’s a universally respected subject because of the challenge it presents, but the challenge is the stimulation. A well rounded education includes an understanding of our past, which continues to inform the present and our future and the units available to study in this qualification combine to provide you with an appreciation of this. By focusing on the history of modern Britain and the USA we can address social, cultural and political themes that have an impact on our lives and the modern world we live in, especially in light of current political debates under a Conservative government where echoes of the Thatcher years still remain strong.