History

Course summary

The department consistently produces high grades at A Level. If you enjoy History, it would be wise to take this subject as a Sixth Form option. If you are not sure of your future career path, History is a good option for you as it develops all the skills demanded in a range of professions. These are skills of research, assimilation of a wide range of material, analysis, and judgment. These are skills that a wide range of professions, such as Law and Journalism demand. The History Department has a tradition of organizing visits to a range of countries such as Russia, America, and Germany. Every year, two of our Sixth Formers are enrolled in the Lessons from Auschwitz program which includes a one-day visit to the camp in Poland. There is also a well-established History Society run by the Sixth Formers, giving students the opportunity to learn about and research events and themes in History outside the curriculum. Studying History at A Level will not only develop your understanding of the heritage of Britain but also of other European Countries today.