History

Course summary

If you have a genuine desire to learn about how the world around us was shaped, and to ask how we can begin to make sense of the present, then History at A Level is the course for you. A love of reading is important as you will want to immerse yourself in the course content. A Level History allows you to grow knowledge in areas that are often unrepresented at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 from the rights of the poor to the rise and fall of politicaljuggernauts, History covers it all. Studying A Level History not only helps improve your knowledge of the past, but it also helps you develop analytical, research, communication, and problem- solving skills. You will be able to prioritise information and learn how to make vital decisions. We study key periods in British, European, and international history and you will learn how to assess the historical significance of events, individuals, ideas, attitudes, and beliefs. Studying History at A Level allows you to develop a range of subject skills including the analysis and evaluation of historical sources in their context You will learn in a variety of different ways, including class discussions and debates, group and individual presentations, independent research tasks and textual analysis. You will develop your ability to analyse information but also to be critical in its use. It will teach you how to make judgements and write in a cohesive and decisive way. History is a well-respected academic course and highly regarded by universities and employers. Careers include journalism, teaching, publishing, writing, law, government and financial services, academic research, archivist, film researcher, heritage manager and museum/ gallery curator to name just a few.