Through studying this course, pupils will: ● Develop their interest and enthusiasm for history and an understanding of its value and significance. ● Acquire an understanding of different a diverse range of social, cultural and religious identities within society. ● 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. ● 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. ● Organise and communicate their historical knowledge and understanding in different ways, arguing a case and reaching substantiated judgements.
Grade 6 in History and Grade 5 in English Literature and Language.
Unit 1- British period study and inquiry: Britain 1930-1997 (1h 30m exam, 25% of course). Learners will complete a source-based inquiry focused on Winston Church 1930-1945, before completing an in-depth period study from 1945 to 1997. Unit 2- Non-British period study: The French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon 1774-1815 (1h exam, 15% of the course). Learners will complete an in-depth period study from the beginning of Louis XIV's reign as king, to Napoleon's overthrow as Emperor. Unit 3- Thematic study and historical interpretations: Russia and its Rulers 1855- 1964 (2h 30m exam, 40% of course). Learners will develop the ability to treat the whole period thematically and to use their detailed knowledge to evaluate interpretations of specified key events, individuals, or issues. Non exam assessment: Topic-based essay of between 3000-4000 words on an aspect of the Britain module of your choice (20% of the course).
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Shawhurst Lane, Wythall, B47 5JW |
Through studying this course, pupils will: ● Develop their interest and enthusiasm for history and an understanding of its value and significance. ● Acquire an understanding of different a diverse range of social, cultural and religious identities within society. ● 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. ● 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. ● Organise and communicate their historical knowledge and understanding in different ways, arguing a case and reaching substantiated judgements.
Grade 6 in History and Grade 5 in English Literature and Language.
Unit 1- British period study and inquiry: Britain 1930-1997 (1h 30m exam, 25% of course). Learners will complete a source-based inquiry focused on Winston Church 1930-1945, before completing an in-depth period study from 1945 to 1997. Unit 2- Non-British period study: The French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon 1774-1815 (1h exam, 15% of the course). Learners will complete an in-depth period study from the beginning of Louis XIV's reign as king, to Napoleon's overthrow as Emperor. Unit 3- Thematic study and historical interpretations: Russia and its Rulers 1855- 1964 (2h 30m exam, 40% of course). Learners will develop the ability to treat the whole period thematically and to use their detailed knowledge to evaluate interpretations of specified key events, individuals, or issues. Non exam assessment: Topic-based essay of between 3000-4000 words on an aspect of the Britain module of your choice (20% of the course).