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A Level History

History provides identity, both individual and societal, and acts as a collective memory for the human race. History is the story of our lives and is intrinsically interesting and stimulating. If you are willing to read, think and form opinions of your own whilst considering and measuring the opinions of others you should study History.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

GCSE History Grade 6. If you have not studied History at GCSE we will expect English Literature or Language at Grade 6.

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WHERE THIS SUBJECT CAN TAKE YOU

One criticism made of History is a lack of value in the jobs market. This is unfair, ask the many bankers, management consultants and analysts in the city with History degrees, the skills acquired studying History are valued in many careers. As effective writers and communicators, many History graduates become journalists, authors and editors. Being able to organise and manage information has led many to become outstanding researchers, librarians and information managers. Others complete further study to become lawyers, diplomats and public officials. Politics is another career path for historians, some of whom have risen to high office.

AWARD - A LEVEL AQA History

COURSE CONTENT/STRUCTURE

Paper 1 - Britain 1906-1957

  • Britain and the World Wars
  • Suffrage, Strike and Depression
  • Prime Ministers, Politics and Transition

Paper 2- Germany 1871-1991

  • Unification and the Kaiserreich
  • Democracy under the Weimar Government
  • Nazi Rule
  • Division and reunification of Germany: West Germany 1949-1991

Coursework

  • A synoptic study of political, social and economic changes through the Tudor period

ASSESSMENT

Paper 1: Written Exam 2hrs 30mins (40%)
Paper 2: Written Exam 2hrs 30mins (40%)
Paper 3: Coursework Unit (20%)
 


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