History

Course summary

With our course you will focus on ideas of change and continuity and how the monarchy has developed over time. You will also discuss and debate topics such as imperialism, empire, war and ideology. Understanding that history is a multi discipline which spans literature, geo-politics and philosophy is critical to success at A Level. You will have opportunities to take part in conferences and residential trips including to the Auschwitz Concentration Camp. THE FUTURE: History is a highly regarded academic discipline and the skills acquired are transferable to many professions such as Law, Journalism, archival work, Politics and academia. YEAR 12 : The Tudors, 1485-1547 — Exam The Rule and Reigns of Henry VII and Henry VIII The Birth of the USA, 1760-1776 — Exam • Colonial America and Causes of The American Revolution YEAR 13: The Tudors, 1485-1547 — Exam • England Under Edward VI and Mary I • The Shaping of Elizabethan England The Birth of the USA, 1760-1801 — Exam • The outcomes of the War of Independence • The setting up of a new nation after the War of Independence Germany 1815-1945 — Coursework • An independent study of Germany across a century, investigating the growth of Anti-Semitism and Nationalism, culminating in the emergence of the Nazi Party and Rise of Hitler • This is a 3000-4000 word essay completed alongside the examined unit