History A-level

A-level History is one of the most respected A-level subjects for students planning to study an arts-based degree at university. Aside from going on to study history itself, a good A-level in the subject makes you a strong applicant for degrees in English, law, journalism and teaching.

You will be following the AQA specification.

Year 1 (AS)
Unit 1: US History 1890-1945
Unit 2: Civil Rights 1945-1968

Year 2 (A2)
Unit 3: The British Social Change 1780-1900
Unit 4: State and People: Britain 1918-1964

Units 1, 2 and 4 are examined in May/June. Unit 3 is based on coursework. You also have modular exams in some subjects. There will be a range of regular assignments essays and class based assessments to help you develop your study skills for the next educational step. Individual learning targets are set each term and you will receive regular feedback on your progress in meeting these targets.

You learn in a variety of ways - discussion, group work, independent study, traditional essays, reading and research tasks. There is a balance of challenge and support. You play an active part in your learning and there will be a strong focus on your individual learning needs.

You acquire a range of relevant skills including decision making, problem solving, challenging assumptions, and quantifying and managing information. You gain the skills necessary for further academic study such as strong report writing and study skills including presentation skills.

You also improve the wider skills vital for success in further study or employment including self-confidence speaking in front of others working with others taking responsibility and managing your time. By the end of the course you will have benefited from individual support, including clear advice about higher education and careers.

You acquire a range of relevant skills including decision making, problem solving, challenging assumptions, and quantifying and managing information. You gain the skills necessary for further academic study such as strong report writing and study skills including presentation skills.

You also improve the wider skills vital for success in further study or employment including self-confidence speaking in front of others working with others taking responsibility and managing your time. By the end of the course you will have benefited from individual support, including clear advice about higher education and careers.

With three A-levels you can progress to higher education to study a variety of different subjects at degree level. A-level History gives you access to university to study subjects with a history background such as law (solicitor or barrister), teaching, journalism, publishing and politics.

A-levels also offer the high standard of education which many employers require as part of their entry criteria onto training programmes.

Classes take place over four days a week between 9am and 5pm. We expect you to be fully committed to your studies and attend all timetabled sessions. In addition you have the opportunity to attend trips and visits according to the needs of individual subjects. There are many enrichment opportunities which enable you to extend your learning beyond the bounds of your chosen subjects.