Course information
History
Titus Salt School - Bradford
01274258969
Higher Coach Road, Baildon, Bradford, BD17 5RH
Course summary

A Level History QAN code 60146771/4010 A Level History develops skills from GCSE History as well as the opportunity to study fascinating periods of the past in an engaging way. Throughout this two-year course students develop transferable written and oral skills. The study of the past helps develop a greater appreciation of the society and world we live in, through the analysis of past eras in Britain and further afield. Year 12 modules: Unit 1: Britain 1625-1701 – Conflict, Revolution and Settlement Unit 2: Russia in Revolution, 1894-1924 Year 13 modules: Unit 3: Civil Rights in America 1860-2009 Unit 4: Coursework History is one of the most popular and most studied subjects at university and college. It is an excellent subject if you wish to pursue a career in law, journalism, recruitment and personnel, local government, the civil service, social services, administration and politics, leisure and heritage management, as well as being vocationally acceptable in the world of business, management and industry Staff member contact - Mr Sanderson

Entry requirements

Minimum five GCSE passes (grades 4 or 5) including English Language and Maths. Students must also meet subject specific minimum entry requirements (shown below).

How you'll be assessed

Year 13 - three three examinations and coursework. Unit 1 - worth 30%: 2 hour 15 minute examination Three questions, with one question involving the use of Historians’ interpretations. Unit 2 - worth 20%: 1 hour 30 minute examination Two questions, with one involving source analysis. Unit 3 - worth 30%: 2 hour 15 minute examination Three questions, with one involving source analysis. Unit 4 - coursework worth 20%: Completed during autumn term of Yr 13. 3000-4000 word enquiry on causes of the February Revolution in Russia.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityBradford
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressHigher Coach Road, Baildon, Bradford, BD17 5RH