History

Course summary

Develop a unique perspective on the world by studying its relatively recent past. Across the 2-year course you will cover aspects of political, social, and economic history. You will study in depth the key changes in Britain since 1945 whilst the breadth paper covers Tsarist and Communist Russia from 1855 to 1964. You will also write a personal study utilising all of your historical skills based on the topic ‘America: A disunited Nation’. There is a focus throughout the course on student involvement through debate and discussion as well as independent study. By the end of your course you will have learned how to communicate complex ideas effectively, to evaluate evidence and interpretations, to analyse information, together with weighing up information. History develops a range of skills that are recognised and valued by employers, universities, and colleges. These skills include the ability to research, analyse and present arguments which are well supported giving access to a range of careers from journalism to accountancy.