A Level History

Course summary

Why should I study it? History is an exciting course in which students will gain a broad overview and assess the historical significance of events, ideas, attitudes and beliefs and how these influenced behaviours and action. Students study a period of British history to develop an in-depth understanding of attitudes, beliefs and structures of society. This is the ideal course for you if: • You have an interest in the world around you, society and how it has developed • You like learning about people, how they interact, and what motivates them • You like learning about different countries, societies and cultures • You enjoy discussion and debate and you like to develop your own views • You enjoy research and analysing material to check for bias and propaganda. History is extremely valuable in many careers including: architecture, business, civil service, journalism, law, media, medicine, law enforcement, politics, teaching, research, tourism, marketing, product development and economics.