History

Course summary

History is a thriving and very popular A Level choice and builds on what is a very successful and enjoyable GCSE course. History A Level encourages students to think critically about the key questions: Where are we now? Where have we come from? It develops the skills of analysis, evaluation and extended writing. It is a highly valued subject and has grown in popularity with employers and universities alike. History allows students to develop their ability to critically analyse information, think logically and make evidence-based decisions. For this reason, it is a good subject to take if you are considering entering the legal profession, the business world or the civil service, and many undergraduate historians even go on to become accountants.