History
West Nottinghamshire College - Nottinghamshire
01623627191
Derby Road, Mansfield, NG18 5BH
Course summary

A better knowledge and understanding of the past is an excellent way to get a clearer view of today's events. This is what makes our A Level History course such a compelling area of study. You will tackle a wide range of British, European and world history events, allowing you to understand how modern society and government has been influenced and shaped by the past. You will learn how important history is in determining modern identity, culture and lifestyle. The examining body for the History A Level is AQA. First year modules include USA: 1865-1920 and modern Britain: 1951-1979, and second year modules include an independent coursework investigation, USA: 1920-80 and modern Britain: 1979-2007. Topics covered in the USA module include: • The Civil War and reconstruction • Western expansion • The rise of big business and tycoons such as Rockefeller, Carnegie, Morgan and Ford • The impact of immigration • America's emerging role on the world stage • The Roaring Twenties • The Depression • The Cold War • Vietnam • Watergate Topics covered in the Modern Britain module include: • The impact of World War Two • The Suez Crisis and de-colonisation • Teddy Boys, Mods and Rockers • The Hippy Movement • The age of consumerism • The Swinging Sixties • Music, film and television • Race and immigration • Europe • The crisis of the seventies • Thatcher, Major and Blair

Entry requirements

You will need 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including: • English Language (Grade 4) • Maths (Grade 4) • A Humanities subject (Grade 4) • Plus, two other GCSEs at grade 4. Following your application you will normally be offered a place subject to achieving the entry requirements and attending a welcome taster.

How you'll be assessed

This course is assessed primarily by examination scheduled for May/June at the end of the second year with some additional coursework assessment.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressDerby Road, Mansfield, NG18 5BH