History

Course summary

The course aims to give students a chance to explore key areas of British and European History that are significant and gain a deep understanding of how events have shaped Britain, Europe, and the wider world. There are two examined components; the first is a breadth study looking at The Tudors from 1485-1603. The second component is an depth study on a key period of European history; this will be focused on Germany from 1918-1945 or Russia from 1917-1953. There is also a third component, which is assessed through coursework. Students will complete a 4500-word investigation based upon a topic in British or world history.