History
Salford City College - Salford
01616315000
Dronfield Road, Salford, M6 7FR
Course summary

Ever wondered who helped the African Americans achieve equality? Or how close we really were to a nuclear war in the 1960s? History is a fascinating versatile and highly regarded subject that explores past events and figures who have shaped the world as we know it today. Inspirational history graduates include former US presidents Richard Nixon and Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Borat creator and millionaire Sacha Baron Cohen, who earned his degree from the University of Cambridge, showing exactly what students can aspire to achieve. Studying history not only helps improve your knowledge of the past, but it also helps you develop skills that are invaluable in many jobs. Some of these skills include analysing, researching, communication and problem-solving. Students will also gain the ability to prioritise information and learn how to make vital decisions. This helps them build an important skill-set needed for progression on to university or a successful career.

Entry requirements

Students will need a minimum of three grade 4s and three grade 5s at GCSE including a grade 5 in English. Additional Information: We will consider 1 Vocational qualification in place of a GCSE as long as a grade 5 is achieved in English.

How you'll be assessed

This course consists of two exams on The Tudors and The Cold War plus the opportunity for independent study on Civil Rights in America between 1865-1970s.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthoritySalford
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressDronfield Road, Salford, M6 7FR