History
Barnsley College - Barnsley
01226216216
PO Box 266, Church Street, Barnsley, S70 2YW
Course summary

You will study European and British history, covering a period of 200 years. The main focus will be on the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. You will study 17th century British History, focusing on the Civil War and the progression towards a constitutional monarchy during the reigns of Charles I, Charles II, James II and William and Mary. During this module you will be given the opportunity to assess and evaluate historical interpretations of this period. You will also study in-depth the history of Russia from 1894 to 1924, focusing on the end of the Tsarist regime, the Russian revolutions of 1917 and the beginning of the world’s first communist country. In Year 13 you will study the history of Germany from 1871-1990, specifically looking at how the country was divided through wars and then reunited in 1990 following the fall of Communist East Germany.

Entry requirements

We ask for an average GCSE point score of 5 or above (based on 8 or more GCSEs) to study an A Level programme*. This will include a 5 or above in English Language and Maths. If you have a GCSE point score between 4.75 and 5 you can access certain A Level subjects. We are confident that we have a range of A Level courses that will get you to university. We will discuss entry requirements with you at interview so please come and talk to us! Your average GCSE score will include the Grades for all your GCSE subjects, added together, then divided by the number of subjects you’ve taken. GCSE Grade 5 or above in History and English Language.

How you'll be assessed

Assessment is 80% examination and 20% coursework.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityBarnsley
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressPO Box 266, Church Street, Barnsley, S70 2YW