History

Course summary

We offer a choice of two A-level History courses at Woking College. Both courses offer the chance to study exciting periods of history in much more detail than at GCSE. Both courses offer the chance to study some British history alongside two other countries. Both courses are examined in the same way, with two exam papers and an extended essay of your choice. Whichever of the two courses you choose, you will learn about social and economic change and the impact this has on both rulers and those they rule. You will examine battles to extend human rights and the protection of the law to all. You will speculate about the motivations of long-dead leaders and analyze evidence to reach your own substantiated conclusions. All the things that universities and employers want! You will learn to think deeply, gather information and express yourself. You will develop the skills to explore historical evidence and use it to advance complex arguments. You’ll grow in confidence to express yourself, both verbally and on paper. You’ll learn to look at things from several different points of view and weigh up the evidence to reach your own conclusion. You’ll be guided to learn independently, starting with structured note-making tasks using textbooks, documentaries and other sources. As the course goes on, you’ll become more independent, choosing information of your own and carrying out your own research.