ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Grade 6+ in GCSE History
  • If you did not study GCSE History you will need a Grade 6+ in GCSE English Language
  • An excellent work ethic and passionate about understanding both the stories of the past and how they have shaped the present

FUTURE PROGRESSION

  • Studying history can lead on to some exciting career options, including: Journalism, Law, Business, Politics, Archaeology, Marketing, Teaching
  • History is highly respected and is known as a facilitating subject, meaning that it opens the door to countless possibilities and is viewed very favourably by Universities as a complimentary subject for any degree choice

WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?

A level History is taught over a 2 year course and is examined at the end of Year 13.

You will sit three papers and complete a coursework element. You will study:

Paper 1 - British period study and enquiry

Enquiry topic: Churchill 1930-1951

Period study: Britain 1951-1997

Paper 2 - Non-British period study

Democracy and dictatorships in Germany: 1919-1963

Paper 3 - Thematic study and historical interpretations

Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors: 1485-1603

Students will also complete a 3,000-4,000 word essay on Nazi Germany


FURTHER INFORMATION

Contact Mr Hutchinson to discuss further 
shutchinson@stjohns.bhcet.org.uk