History

Course summary

You will develop your ability to evaluate and analyse information, to weigh up evidence and to communicate complex ideas effectively. Students will be able to understand why dictatorships occur and how dictators manage to control their people. The British units investigate the impact of conflict, politics and change during the 15th Century. In addition, you will undertake a personal historical study of 3,000-5,000 words in length. The written, research and analytical skills developed throughout the course can be applied to many professions from media work to public services and the world of business. History is highly valued by universities and can be usefully combined with a number of other subjects such as Maths, Physics, English and Psychology. It is an important foundation study for students who want to pursue Law or Politics at university Year 1 Component 1 The Quest for Political Stability: Germany, 1871-1929 Component 2 The Wars of the Roses, 1437-1471 Year 2 Component 1 The Quest for Political Stability: Germany, 1929-1991 Component 2 The Wars of the Roses, 1471-1499 Component 3 Historical Investigation: 3,000-5,000 word personal study