A Level History

Course summary

This is the golden question – is it the study of the past? Is it understanding why we are here? Is it understanding why events have happened? The answer is far simpler. We are history. Everything we do, everything that happens every day is part of and defined by history. So why wouldn’t you want to know more? Studying History provides opportunities to engage with ideas, societies and people that existed centuries ago and sometimes merely decades ago. In short, history is an opportunity. An opportunity to better understand the society you inhabit and the reasons for it. Why study History? Studying this fascinating subject provides the perfect opportunity to learn how to research, evaluate, debate, think critically, present ideas clearly and structure extended pieces of writing. These critical and sought-after skills are what university admissions tutors most desire. History is considered to be in the top 5 most respected A-level qualifications when applying at university, particularly at Russell Group universities.