History

Course summary

A range of historical topics will be explored during this course, beginning with the rule of Queen Elizabeth, Mary and King Edward VI. We will look at how England changed under their rule. We will also explore how Russia went from being ruled by the Tsar to being a communist state by 1941 and then study the the rise and fall of the British Empire, pupils will explore events such as the Indian Mutiny, the Mau Mau risings and the scramble for Africa. Within this A-Level there is also the opportunity to complete an independent study on a topic of your choice in Year 13.