Students are given the opportunity to study both recent and early modern time periods, and British and international history at A Level. Breadth Study The early modern history unit examines the development of England under the Tudors. Over the two year course you will study: • The political challenges which faced Tudor monarchs, 1485 - 1603 • Tudor foreign policy • Developments in Tudor society and the emergence of the nation-state Depth Study This modern history unit examines revolution and dictatorship in Russia, 1917–1953. Over the two year course you will study: • Causes of the Russian Revolutions in 1917 • The rule of Lenin: Bolshevik consolidation, 1918–1924 • Stalin’s rise to power, 1924–1929 • Stalin’s Rule, 1929–1953 Universities and employers recognize the knowledge and understanding acquired at A Level and also value the transferable skills that have been developed: • knowledge and understanding • analytical skills • ability to construct arguments • thinking skills
Enthusiasm for and an interest in the past and a desire to find out more. A commitment to work hard, independent reading and self-motivation. A grade 6 at GCSE History is preferred. If you have not taken GCSE History then at least a grade 6 at GCSE English.
ASSESSMENT Two examined components at the end of Year 13: A) Breadth study: England, 1485 —1603: The Tudors 2 hours 30 minutes written exam – 40% of A Level B) Depth study: Russia, 1917 - 1953 2 hours 30 minutes written exam – 40% of A Level Historical Investigation: A personal investigation of 4500 words – 20% of A Level
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Dove Bank, Uttoxeter, ST14 8DU |
Students are given the opportunity to study both recent and early modern time periods, and British and international history at A Level. Breadth Study The early modern history unit examines the development of England under the Tudors. Over the two year course you will study: • The political challenges which faced Tudor monarchs, 1485 - 1603 • Tudor foreign policy • Developments in Tudor society and the emergence of the nation-state Depth Study This modern history unit examines revolution and dictatorship in Russia, 1917–1953. Over the two year course you will study: • Causes of the Russian Revolutions in 1917 • The rule of Lenin: Bolshevik consolidation, 1918–1924 • Stalin’s rise to power, 1924–1929 • Stalin’s Rule, 1929–1953 Universities and employers recognize the knowledge and understanding acquired at A Level and also value the transferable skills that have been developed: • knowledge and understanding • analytical skills • ability to construct arguments • thinking skills
Enthusiasm for and an interest in the past and a desire to find out more. A commitment to work hard, independent reading and self-motivation. A grade 6 at GCSE History is preferred. If you have not taken GCSE History then at least a grade 6 at GCSE English.
ASSESSMENT Two examined components at the end of Year 13: A) Breadth study: England, 1485 —1603: The Tudors 2 hours 30 minutes written exam – 40% of A Level B) Depth study: Russia, 1917 - 1953 2 hours 30 minutes written exam – 40% of A Level Historical Investigation: A personal investigation of 4500 words – 20% of A Level