History

Course summary

A level History is made up of three units spanning a wide period of history. In Unit 1 Challenge and Transformation: Britain: c1851-1964, you will study Victorian and Edwardian Britain and also the World Wars and their legacies. In Unit 2, The Cold War c1945-1991, you will study the evolving course of international relations during an era of tension between communist and capitalist powers which threatened nuclear Armageddon. This unit explores concepts such as communism and capitalism, aggression and détente and also encourages students to reflect on the power of modern military technology, what hastens confrontation and what forces promote peace in the modern world. In Unit 3, the Historical Investigation, you will complete a coursework essay that will investigate a historical topic covering a period of 100 years.