History
The Harvey Grammar School - Kent
01303252131
Cheriton Road, Folkestone, CT19 5JY
Course summary

In studying history you will learn • About the significance of events, the role of individuals and importance of issues. • How and why societies have changed over time. • About different interpretations of history and the language used by historians to discuss their ideas. • To understand the nature of historical evidence and the methods used to analyse and evaluate it. As well as studying history to an advanced level, this course will enable you to develop key skills, which will be essential to you whatever you go on to do, including: communication, in particular, presenting a coherent argument and backing it up with relevant evidence; problem solving; working with others; and improving your own learning and performance.

Entry requirements

GCSE grade 6 in History.

How you'll be assessed

At A-Level, there are three assessment components. • Component 1 assesses students’ understanding of breadth and of historical interpretations. • Component 2 assesses understanding of depth and of the value of primary sources. • Component 3 is a Historical Investigation (non-examination assessment).

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeBoys
AddressCheriton Road, Folkestone, CT19 5JY