Everything happening around us today has been influenced by and is a consequence of what has happened in the past. History can help us predict what could happen in the future through the fundamental ideas of causation and change. You will focus on the people involved in history as well as human contributions that lead to historical events.
You will further develop important skills such as information handling, analysis and articulating ideas and structured arguments and immerse yourself in aspects of national heritage and world politics. History A Level is highly valued as a flexible qualification which can showcase your academic acumen and an excellent range of skills
The A Level course comprises a Breadth study focused on ‘Industrialisation and the People: Britain 1783-1885’, a Depth Study covering ‘The Cold War 1945-1991’ (each accounting for 40% of the total marks) and a Historical Investigation comprising coursework of 3000 to 4000 words on ‘The Middle East and the Arab-Israeli Conflict 1900-2001’ (20% of the total marks).
The two AS examination papers sat in Year 12 are each 90-minutes and the two full A Level examination papers are each 150-minutes.
It is an advantage to have achieved a minimum of Grade 5 at GCSE History as your familiarity with interpretation of sources and the course will continue to build your ability to structure your argument effectively. You need to have a strong interest in the past and a willingness to read and take notes effectively.
Success relies upon building up sound knowledge and using this to analyse events thematically, so an organised approach is helpful. As the course involves interpreting the content, style and tone of sources, the skills you have been developing through your other literary studies will be useful.
This intellectually rigorous course is an excellent way for you to develop highly sought after and transferable skills. These include being able to effectively communicate complex ideas, the ability to research, analyse and evaluate information, both orally and in writing, and the capacity to make substantiated judgements, all whilst developing independent work skills.
History at A Level is a traditional and highly valued course. The analytical skills required, for example, make it a natural foundation for anyone wishing to study Law and it leads to a plethora of degree courses and careers within fields such as Education, Research, Journalism, Archaeology, Heritage, to name but a few.
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