Useful Information
History – Communism in the 20th Century (Russia 1917 – 1991 and China 1949 – 1976), British History c. 1780 to 1928 and coursework on Stalin and the purges.
Students will study Democracy, Autocracy and Dictatorship in Russia (1917 – 1991) and China (1949 – 1976).
In the second year students will study British History (Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform) c. 1780 – 1928 for Paper 3 and will undertake a coursework assignment for Paper 4 of 3,000 – 4,000 words. This will require students to analyse the ways in which historians’ interpretations of events differ, and to evaluate which interpretation they find most persuasive.
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Course Overview
All Lower Sixth students will pursue the A Level course which in the first year is comprised of 2 papers with each paper focused on the history of a single country, Russia, 1917-1991 and China, 1949-1976. In the second year you will study a British History paper of your choice (options include British military history, British imperial history, Anglo-Irish history and the War of the Roses) and a coursework assignment (Paper 4), worth 20% of the A Level marks. This requires students to write a 3,000 4,000 word assignment based on historian’s interpretations of a historical debate or controversy (topic of your choice).
Students will enjoy and do well in History if they have a genuine interest in:
The world and the history of how it has developed
Communicating through speech and writing
Analysing and problem solving based on collecting and assessing evidence
Planning their own learning
Working with others and presenting and defending their interpretations and ideas
A Level History is assessed by four papers:
Lower Sixth:
Paper 1: The history of a specific country in breadth (30%), Russia, 1917 – 1991.
Paper 2: The history of Mao’s China, 1949 – 1976 in depth (20%).
Upper Sixth:
Paper 3: Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform in Britain, c. 1780 – 1928 in breadth and depth (30%).
Paper 4: Coursework – evaluating historian’s interpretations of a historical controversy – Stalin’s role in the purges (20%).
The exam board for this A Level is Pearson Edexcel.
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Course Highlights
The college offers educational experiences such as trips, visiting speakers, and residentials to help students contextualize their learning. History students will have the opportunity to visit Beijing in China and also go on a trip to New York and Washington DC in 2019.
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Career Opportunities & Further Study
History is a highly respected and valued subject by employers, businesses, and educational institutions. History students and graduates are sought after in various fields including journalism, law, business, civil service, teaching, heritage industry, and professions that require analytical and writing skills.
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Assessment
The exam board for this A Level is Pearson Edexcel.
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Entry Requirements
Students aiming to pursue A Levels need to have at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English at grade 5.
Additionally, students need a satisfactory school reference and should meet the minimum GCSE requirement of Grade 5 in English Language and Grade 5 in History if taken
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