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