History
Course summary
History isn’t a subject that’s stuck in the past. Far from it. Historical events are what have shaped society worldwide into what it is today. As well as being interesting in its own right, History is a subject which is widely accepted as a good qualification for going on to a variety of further education courses or straight into employment. It is particularly useful for courses in the fields of law and public administration. A detailed knowledge of History will also help you to have a better understanding of current political, economic and social developments.
Entry Requirements
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As published by the school
Grade 5 in GCSE History. (If GCSE History has not been taken Grade 5 in English).
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Assessment
Unit 1: Two essays and one source-based question on Britain 1625-1700 30% - Exam Unit 2: One essay and one source-based question on Russia 1894-1924 20% - Exam Unit 3: Two essays and one source-based question on Civil Rights and Race Relations in the USA 1850-2009 30% - Exam Unit 4 Coursework on the causes of the First World War 20% - Coursework
100%