History - A Level

The skills developed in History are transferable, highly valued by employers and make you a good prospect: Flexibility; Asking questions; Making Judgements; Understanding people; Reference skills; Problem solving; Report writing skills - analysing, selecting, organising and communicating clearly. Critical analysis - of events, people, documents.

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Course Content Year 12 Paper 1: Britain, 1625-1701: Conflict, Revolution and Settlement The quest for political stability Religion, conflict and dissent Social and intellectual change, Economy, trade and empire Paper 2: Russia in Revolution 1894-1924: The rule of Nicholas II 1894-1905 The end of Romanov rule 1906-1917 The Provisional Government and its opponents February – October 1917 Defending the Bolshevik revolution October 1917-1924 Coursework: A historical enquiry based on interpretations: Historians have disagreed about the causes of the Russian Revolution (1917). What is your view about the cause of the Russian Revolution? Year 13 Political Idea and Concepts Paper 3: Civil Rights and race relations in the USA 1850-2009 Key Themes:
The changing geography of civil rights issues
The changing portrayal of civil rights issues in film and fiction Aspects in depth:
‘Free at last’ 1865-1877
The triumph of ‘Jim Crow’ 1883-c1900
The New Deal and race relations 1933-
1941
‘I have a dream’ 1954-1968
Obama’s campaign for the Presidency,
2004-2009

Assessment Paper 1: 2h 15mins written exam on Breadth study and Interpretations 30% of total A level Paper 2: 1h 30 mins written exam on Depth Study 20% of total A level Coursework: A historical enquiry based on interpretations 20% of total A level Paper 3: 2h 15mins written exam Aspects in Depth and Breadth 30% of total A level

Minimum requirements for admission to the Sixth Form: A grade 5 in Mathematics.
A grade 5 in English Language or English Literature.
Achieving at least 3 other GCSEs at grade 6 or above.
Subject specific requirement:

• Grade 6 in History.

Career Opportunities A qualification in History doesn't limit you to a career using History although there are many of these. Other opportunities include: Law; Journalism; Broadcasting; Civil Service; Teaching; Publishing; Personnel work; Banking; Management; Social Work; Insurance; Accountancy.