History

Course summary

Year 12 Paper 1: In Search of the American Dream: The USA 1917-96; Paper 2: India c.1914-47: The Road to Independence. Year 13 All the Y12 modules listed above plus; Paper 3: The British Experience of Warfare c.1790-1918; Paper 4: Hitler’s role in the Third Reich 1933-45 (Coursework). With a qualification in History you could go on to Further or Higher Education, studying History, Archaeology or Politics. History teaches you how to read evidence for fact and opinion and therefore essential for lawyers, the police and politicians. History teaches you effective written communication skills, leading to careers in the Civil Service, law and journalism. History teaches skills of analysis and strategy, vital for jobs in the Army, teaching, advertising, medicine, banking and accountancy. Therefore History is a well-respected qualification in its own right and the skills gained from studying it transfer to a wide range of careers.