History
Carmel College - Darlington
01325254525
The Headlands, Darlington, DL3 8RW
Course summary

A Level history at Carmel offers students the opportunity to study 3 topics in great detail over the course of 2 years. These include: • The Tudors: England , 1485-1603 • France in Revolution, 1774-1815 • Personal Enquiry In Year 12, students study Henry VII and Henry VIII, as well as the background to the French Revolution and the Revolution itself. For example, students debate the factors leading to Tudor Rebellions, riots in Paris, the outbreaks of war and the numerous consequences, while in Year 13 they continue to study Elizabeth’s reign, as well as Napoleon’s rule. In Year 13, students also undertake a personal inquiry of 4000-4500 words, covering 100 years of history from a choice of options. why study this subject? History is not only about the past. History is understanding where we are now, how we got here, understanding the mistakes and the successes that have been made and seeing how the past shapes our world today. It also offers the opportunity to study some fascinating and interesting areas of history, the individuals who shaped it and to see correlations between events from hundreds of years ago and their sometimes frightening similarity to today.

Entry requirements

At least 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English language, mathematics and any other subject-based grades specified. 6 in GCSE History (if taken) or a 6 in GCSE English Language if not taken.

How you'll be assessed

Teaching at A Level takes on many forms including lectures, presentations, group work and project work. The course is a 2-year program of study. At the end of the 2-year course, students need to submit their personal inquiry as well as sit 2 x 2.5-hour examinations on the topics covered in the two years of study.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityDarlington
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressThe Headlands, Darlington, DL3 8RW