History
Wilsthorpe School - Derbyshire
01159729421
Derby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 4WT
Course summary

International relations and Global Conflict: 1890-1941 This element investigates how the relationships of the Great Powers led the World in to two devastating conflicts. It explores the wide-ranging causes for the outbreak of the First and Second World Wars focusing on the concepts of Imperialism, nationalism, militarism and the balance of power. The Tudors: 1485-1603 This element covers the period from Henry VII winning the Battle of Bosworth, through to his granddaughter Elizabeth’s death in 1603. It explores how the Tudors defined a new age and changed England forever. Non-Examined Assessment You will complete an independent piece of work, on the history of Russia and the Russian Revolution; you will research this piece of assessment, even down to the question you choose. Your teacher will help you, by guiding you towards Historians and sources you can use in your research. This assessment will be an essay between 3,000 to 4,500 words long.

Entry requirements

5 x grade 5 or above (including GCSE Maths and English Language) Grade 5 in essay-based subject i.e English Literature, History, Geography, Religious Studies etc

How you'll be assessed

Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes Three questions (one compulsory) (two questions, one compulsory) 40% of A-level Final 20% is a 3000/4500 word historical investigation

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressDerby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 4WT