History

Course summary

The study of History in the Sixth Form attracts those who have an enquiring mind, a passion in the past and its relevance to the present, and an ability to communicate ideas effectively and with enthusiasm. The A Level courses offer students the opportunity to study history in breadth as well as in depth, developing knowledge and understanding of significant events, individuals and issues, as well as a range of historical perspectives and continuity and change over a period of time. The Department welcomes students who choose History simply for the love of the subject, but those who study History at A Level develop the necessary skills in analysis, synthesis, presentation and communication which will allow access to a wide range of higher education opportunities and will provide a firm foundation for many popular and rewarding careers including journalism, law, the civil service, local government, the heritage and leisure industry, new media, education and the world of business. The History Department offers a course in modern History. It is Route F on the Edexcel syllabus and chronologically covers the period from 1763- c.1990. The units are linked by the theme of “Rights and Freedoms,” a theme which continues to have huge significance in present day society. This theme is explored through studies of the United States of America and India in Year 12 followed by a study of the British Empire in Year 13.