History

Course summary

In Year 12 students study two units of the total four required for A level. The first is based on a British period study and inquiry. The two parts of this unit between them constitute a substantial and coherent element of British history. For this unit, we study Alfred the Great and the Making of England. This includes a period study of England from 871-1016 AD. In the second unit, we will study Russia 1894- 1941 which focuses on the collapse of Russian autocracy and the establishment of the Communist dictatorship under Lenin and Stalin. In year 13 students revise and develop the two year 12 units and in addition, students study a unit on historical themes and interpretations. This involves a thematic study covering an extended period of history of at least 100 years, and an depth study looking at key events, individuals, or issues within the theme. For the thematic study we focus on the development of Civil Rights for African Americans; Native Americans; women and the working class in America from 1865 to 1992.