This is an imaginative and innovative course that examines aspects of Early Modern and Modern History. It is a two-year A-Level course which covers the following topics: Unit One - British Period Study and Enquiry - Henry VII to Mary I (1509- 1553) This is a period study with an inquiry component based on Tudor England from Henry VII through to Mary I. It will focus on changes in government and Tudor foreign policy. Students will also study religious changes and opposition during this time. Assessment is through an exam worth 25% of the total mark. Unit Two - Non-British Period Study – Russia 1894-1941 This is a period study based on the pivotal period of Russian history as it underwent monumental changes with the removal of the Romanov dynasty, which had ruled for over 300 years and replaced, initially by a provisional government, but then by the world’s first Communist regime. It will focus on the rule of Tsar Nicholas II, the 1917 Revolutions, the Civil War and Lenin, and the rule of Stalin. Assessment is through an exam worth 15% of the total mark. Unit Three - Thematic Study and Historical Interpretations – Civil Rights in the USA 1865-1992 This unit on focuses on the struggle of citizens in the United States to gain equality before the law. Students will study the struggles of African Americans, Native Americans, women, and workers (trade unions and labor rights) in society and their relationship with federal and state governments as well as the Supreme Court. There will be a more in-depth focus on the “Gilded Age” 1875-1895, the New Deal era, and Malcolm X and the Black Power movement. Students develop skills in identifying change and supporting arguments. Assessment is through an exam worth 40% of the total mark. Unit Four - Topic-Based Essay – Vietnam 1945-75 This unit makes up the coursework element of the A-Level qualification. Students will be required to complete a piece of writing based on a topic of their choice that allows them to identify and develop a historical debate. Through this piece of work, students are required to use the skills developed in the other parts of the course. This is a real opportunity for students to study in-depth a period of history the curriculum has not allowed them to. Assessment is through an essay submitted in Year 13 worth 20% of the total mark. History is relevant to a huge number of university degrees including; History, English, Law, Journalism, Politics, and Business (see Mr Rodgers or Miss Marchant for more information about this). Employers highly value History A-Level as it teaches you to evaluate, analyze, synthesize ideas, and communicate them effectively.
If you achieve 5 GCSEs in grades 9 to 5 including Maths and English (at grade 5), A minimum of 5 9-5’s GCSEs grade 6 in History or English is recommended although in some circumstances we will accept students with grade 5.
Unit One - British Period Study and Enquiry - Henry VII to Mary I (1509- 1553) Assessment is through an exam worth 25% of the total mark. Unit Two - Non-British Period Study – Russia 1894-1941 Assessment is through an exam worth 15% of the total mark. Unit Three - Thematic Study and Historical Interpretations – Civil Rights in the USA 1865-1992 Assessment is through an exam worth 40% of the total mark. Unit Four - Topic-Based Essay – Vietnam 1945-75 Assessment is through an essay submitted in Year 13 worth 20% of the total mark.
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| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Mill Road, Okehampton, EX20 1PW |
This is an imaginative and innovative course that examines aspects of Early Modern and Modern History. It is a two-year A-Level course which covers the following topics: Unit One - British Period Study and Enquiry - Henry VII to Mary I (1509- 1553) This is a period study with an inquiry component based on Tudor England from Henry VII through to Mary I. It will focus on changes in government and Tudor foreign policy. Students will also study religious changes and opposition during this time. Assessment is through an exam worth 25% of the total mark. Unit Two - Non-British Period Study – Russia 1894-1941 This is a period study based on the pivotal period of Russian history as it underwent monumental changes with the removal of the Romanov dynasty, which had ruled for over 300 years and replaced, initially by a provisional government, but then by the world’s first Communist regime. It will focus on the rule of Tsar Nicholas II, the 1917 Revolutions, the Civil War and Lenin, and the rule of Stalin. Assessment is through an exam worth 15% of the total mark. Unit Three - Thematic Study and Historical Interpretations – Civil Rights in the USA 1865-1992 This unit on focuses on the struggle of citizens in the United States to gain equality before the law. Students will study the struggles of African Americans, Native Americans, women, and workers (trade unions and labor rights) in society and their relationship with federal and state governments as well as the Supreme Court. There will be a more in-depth focus on the “Gilded Age” 1875-1895, the New Deal era, and Malcolm X and the Black Power movement. Students develop skills in identifying change and supporting arguments. Assessment is through an exam worth 40% of the total mark. Unit Four - Topic-Based Essay – Vietnam 1945-75 This unit makes up the coursework element of the A-Level qualification. Students will be required to complete a piece of writing based on a topic of their choice that allows them to identify and develop a historical debate. Through this piece of work, students are required to use the skills developed in the other parts of the course. This is a real opportunity for students to study in-depth a period of history the curriculum has not allowed them to. Assessment is through an essay submitted in Year 13 worth 20% of the total mark. History is relevant to a huge number of university degrees including; History, English, Law, Journalism, Politics, and Business (see Mr Rodgers or Miss Marchant for more information about this). Employers highly value History A-Level as it teaches you to evaluate, analyze, synthesize ideas, and communicate them effectively.
If you achieve 5 GCSEs in grades 9 to 5 including Maths and English (at grade 5), A minimum of 5 9-5’s GCSEs grade 6 in History or English is recommended although in some circumstances we will accept students with grade 5.
Unit One - British Period Study and Enquiry - Henry VII to Mary I (1509- 1553) Assessment is through an exam worth 25% of the total mark. Unit Two - Non-British Period Study – Russia 1894-1941 Assessment is through an exam worth 15% of the total mark. Unit Three - Thematic Study and Historical Interpretations – Civil Rights in the USA 1865-1992 Assessment is through an exam worth 40% of the total mark. Unit Four - Topic-Based Essay – Vietnam 1945-75 Assessment is through an essay submitted in Year 13 worth 20% of the total mark.