Students will study for two examined units, a breadth study and a depth study. The third unit is personal study. Unit 1: The Quest for Political Stability: Germany, 1871 – 1991 This option allows students to study in breadth issues of change, continuity, cause and consequence in this period. It provides students the opportunity to gain a grasp of major developments in the government of Germany and to consider the trends in political authority. Alongside considering the politics of the country, students are also able to explore areas like the extent of social change throughout the period. They will be encouraged to look at groups like the aristocracy or working class and asked to consider how their role in society changed from the point of Germany’s unification onwards. Through the study of History students gain the opportunity to think analytically and critically evaluate the perspectives of different historians. Unit 2: The Making of Modern Britain, 1951 – 2007 This option provides the study in depth of key political, economic, social and international changes which helped to mould Britain in the second half of the 20th century. It explores concepts such as government and opposition, class, social division and cultural change. It encourages students to reflect on Britain’s changing place in the world as well as the interrelationship between political policies, economic developments and political survival. Unit 3: Historical Investigation Unit 3 is a non-examined unit (NEA) which requires students to examine change and continuity, whilst also forming historical judgment in the context of 100 years.. The assessment requires students to work independently to research a topic of their choosing and write their judgment as an essay. As part of the assessment students are required to examine three primary sources and two historical interpretations, analysing their value as sources of information on the topic. The assessment culminates with students producing a written essay of no more than 4500 words. As a school we allow students the opportunity to choose their own project, subject to exam board approval, but we offer support and resources on both Tudor Rebellions and the European witch hunts in the 16th and 17th centuries.
6 in a Humanities subject (Geography, History, Sociology or RE) OR a 6 in English Language.
Unit 1 is a written exam (2 hours 30 minutes). Weighting = 40% of A Level marks. Unit 2 is a written exam (2 hours 30 minutes). Weighting = 40% of A Level marks. Unit 3 is internally assessed (3500 word essay). Weighting = 20% of A Level marks.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Milton Keynes |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Venturer Gate, Milton Keynes, MK10 9JQ |
Students will study for two examined units, a breadth study and a depth study. The third unit is personal study. Unit 1: The Quest for Political Stability: Germany, 1871 – 1991 This option allows students to study in breadth issues of change, continuity, cause and consequence in this period. It provides students the opportunity to gain a grasp of major developments in the government of Germany and to consider the trends in political authority. Alongside considering the politics of the country, students are also able to explore areas like the extent of social change throughout the period. They will be encouraged to look at groups like the aristocracy or working class and asked to consider how their role in society changed from the point of Germany’s unification onwards. Through the study of History students gain the opportunity to think analytically and critically evaluate the perspectives of different historians. Unit 2: The Making of Modern Britain, 1951 – 2007 This option provides the study in depth of key political, economic, social and international changes which helped to mould Britain in the second half of the 20th century. It explores concepts such as government and opposition, class, social division and cultural change. It encourages students to reflect on Britain’s changing place in the world as well as the interrelationship between political policies, economic developments and political survival. Unit 3: Historical Investigation Unit 3 is a non-examined unit (NEA) which requires students to examine change and continuity, whilst also forming historical judgment in the context of 100 years.. The assessment requires students to work independently to research a topic of their choosing and write their judgment as an essay. As part of the assessment students are required to examine three primary sources and two historical interpretations, analysing their value as sources of information on the topic. The assessment culminates with students producing a written essay of no more than 4500 words. As a school we allow students the opportunity to choose their own project, subject to exam board approval, but we offer support and resources on both Tudor Rebellions and the European witch hunts in the 16th and 17th centuries.
6 in a Humanities subject (Geography, History, Sociology or RE) OR a 6 in English Language.
Unit 1 is a written exam (2 hours 30 minutes). Weighting = 40% of A Level marks. Unit 2 is a written exam (2 hours 30 minutes). Weighting = 40% of A Level marks. Unit 3 is internally assessed (3500 word essay). Weighting = 20% of A Level marks.