History
Course summary
The course is designed for students with a passion for History and the hunger for intellectual challenge! It enables students to develop a geographically and chronologically broad understanding of modern History. Paper 1 - England 1485-1558: The Early Tudors (Y106) You will learn about the government of Henry VII, his foreign policy and threats to his rule, the reign of Henry VIII, Wolsey, rebellion and unrest, issues of stability and religious changes under the Tudors. Paper 2-Russia 1894-1941 (Y219) You will gain an understanding in depth of the rule of Tsar Nicholas II, the 1917 Revolutions, the Civil War, Lenin and the rule of Stalin. Paper 3 - Civil Rights in the USA 1865-1992 (Y319) You will explore the struggles experienced by citizens of the United States in gaining equality before the law, looking specifically at African Americans, Native Americans, women and trade union and labour rights. The unit also comprises three depth studies of civil rights in the 'Gilded Age' c.1875-c.1895, the New Deal and Malcolm X and Black Power.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 6 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
History | Grade 6 in History | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
For A Level courses applicants will need six 4-9 grades including English and Mathematics with a minimum of a grade 6 in their chosen relevant subjects. Grade 6 or above in GCSE History.
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Assessment
Paper 1: British period study and enquiry •25% of A Level •Written examination, lasting 1 hour 30 minutes. •This paper focuses on source analysis and essay writing skills. Paper 2: Non-British period study •15% of A Level •Written examination, lasting 1 hour •This paper has an emphasis on the use of knowledge, understanding and judgement Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth •40% of A Level •Written examination, lasting 2 hours 30 minutes. •This paper focuses on change and continuity over a substantial period of time using historical interpretations and essay writing. Unit 4: Historical Enquiry (coursework) •20% of A2 Level •Coursework - (one extended essay of approximately 4,000 words)
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