History

Course summary

Studying A-level history not only helps improve students' knowledge of the past but also helps to develop skills that are invaluable in many jobs. Some of the skills include analysing, researching, better communication and problem-solving. Students will learn how to prioritise information and learn how to make vital decisions, helping to build an important skill set necessary for progression into university or a career. The aims and objectives of A’Level History are designed to enable students to: ● develop their interest in and enthusiasm for history and an understanding of its intrinsic value and significance ● acquire an understanding of different identities within society and an appreciation of aspects such as social, cultural, religious and ethnic diversity, as appropriate ● build on their understanding of the past through experiencing a broad and balanced course of study ● improve as effective and independent learners, and as critical and reflective thinkers with curious and enquiring minds ● develop the ability to ask relevant and significant questions about the past and to research them ● acquire an understanding of the nature of historical study, for example, that history is concerned with judgements based on available evidence and that historical judgements are provisional ● develop their use and understanding of historical terms, concepts and skills ● make links and draw comparisons within and/or across different periods and aspects of the past; and ● organise and communicate their historical knowledge and understanding in different ways, arguing a case and reaching substantiated judgements.