History

Course summary

History is the study of the past, of how and why things have happened, of individuals, of everyday life in different societies and so much more. History can be fascinating and thought-provoking and leads to a series of conclusions about the nature of nations and people that help us understand the world and societies in which we live. So much of major significance has occurred recently, including the Arab-Israeli Conflict and the War on Terror, which can only be fully understood in its historical perspective. A-Level - Three topics will be covered: Component 1: Breadth Study – The Tudors: England 1485-1603 Component 2: Depth study – Democracy and Nazism in Germany 1918-1945 Component 3: Historical Investigation: 3000-4000 word Non-Examined Assessment (coursework essay)