This course will allow you to study the history of the Cold War 1945-91 and Tudors 1485-1603 in great detail. It will also develop your ability to think critically, analyse the nature of historical events, discuss and debate from an informed standpoint and conduct independent research, providing you with a wide range of skills that will aid many careers from journalism, research, education, law and management. Tudors: England, 1485–1603 This option allows students to study in breadth issues of change, continuity, cause and consequence in this period through the following key questions: • How effectively did the Tudors restore and develop the powers of the monarchy? • To what extent and why was power more widely shared during this period? • Why were there so many changes to the Church and religious practice? • How serious a threat was posed to Tudor monarchs by opposition and rebellion? • How far and why were England’s relations with foreign powers changed? • How important was the role of key individuals and groups and how were they affected by developments? • Was Henry VII a genius king who created a dynasty his lazy son Henry VIII nearly lost? The Cold War 1945-1991 This unit will develop your understanding of international conflicts and alliances that have shaped the modern world. You will study key events such as the reasons for these tensions between the USA and the USSR, the Berlin Wall, the Cuban Missile Crisis, how other events such as the Korean, Vietnamese and Afghan wars became involved and then ultimately, the collapse of the Soviet Union and communism in Europe.
5 GCSEs grade 9-4 including English Language and Maths AND Grade 5 in English Language or Literature.
Assessment is by examination in June and coursework is submitted in February of the second year for A-level. There are two written exams at the end of the second year.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Margaret Street, Wakefield, WF1 2DH |
This course will allow you to study the history of the Cold War 1945-91 and Tudors 1485-1603 in great detail. It will also develop your ability to think critically, analyse the nature of historical events, discuss and debate from an informed standpoint and conduct independent research, providing you with a wide range of skills that will aid many careers from journalism, research, education, law and management. Tudors: England, 1485–1603 This option allows students to study in breadth issues of change, continuity, cause and consequence in this period through the following key questions: • How effectively did the Tudors restore and develop the powers of the monarchy? • To what extent and why was power more widely shared during this period? • Why were there so many changes to the Church and religious practice? • How serious a threat was posed to Tudor monarchs by opposition and rebellion? • How far and why were England’s relations with foreign powers changed? • How important was the role of key individuals and groups and how were they affected by developments? • Was Henry VII a genius king who created a dynasty his lazy son Henry VIII nearly lost? The Cold War 1945-1991 This unit will develop your understanding of international conflicts and alliances that have shaped the modern world. You will study key events such as the reasons for these tensions between the USA and the USSR, the Berlin Wall, the Cuban Missile Crisis, how other events such as the Korean, Vietnamese and Afghan wars became involved and then ultimately, the collapse of the Soviet Union and communism in Europe.
5 GCSEs grade 9-4 including English Language and Maths AND Grade 5 in English Language or Literature.
Assessment is by examination in June and coursework is submitted in February of the second year for A-level. There are two written exams at the end of the second year.