History A-Level

The History A-Level allows students to gain depth and breadth on their historical topics whilst developing their critical thinking,

analysis and essay-writing.  Students look at the history of more than one country or state, looking at significant events, people and issues as well as developments affecting different groups. A range of historical perspectives such as aesthetic, cultural, economic, religious, technological and political are to be reviewed. 

Students at A-Level study topics from a chronological range of at least 200 years, with a substantial element being from British/English/Scottish/Irish/Welsh history. Students will develop their skills required for historical research, understanding of cause and consequence, interpretations and evidence. 

Format

Independent reading and essay-based subject. 

Key Skills Acquired

Analysis, problem solving, critical thinking, essay-writing, reading, historical analysis, presenting and communicating coherent arguments, 

Complimentary A-Levels

English Literature, Classics, Politics, Modern Languages, Sociology, Psychology, Media Studies, Drama and Theatre Studies, Business Studies, Law, Philosophy, Geography, Economics.

Typical Assessment

Open-book and closed-book exams and coursework. 

Exam Boards

England, Wales and Northern Ireland Exam Boards: AQA, OCR, CCEA, WJEC, Pearson Edexcel (UK)

Scottish Exam Board (for Highers): SQA

International Exam Boards: Cambridge International Education (CIE), Pearson Edexcel (International)

Career Options

History, Politics, Education, Writing, Journalism, Archivist, Museum, Local Government, Civil Service, Academia, Historic Buildings, Law

UK Universities Include

University of Roehampton, University of Southampton, University of Chichester, University of Edinburgh, University of Liverpool, University of Sussex, University of Buckingham, University of Leeds, University of East Anglia, University of Aberdeen, University of Hertfordshire, University of Exeter, University of Sheffield, University of Cambridge, University of Birmingham, University of Reading, University of Stirling, University of Kent, University of Glasgow, University of Winchester, University of Warwick, University of St Andrews, University of Leicester, University of Hull, University College London (UCL), Oxford Brookes University, University of York, Swansea University, University of Durham, Goldsmiths University of London, University of Nottingham, University of Bristol, University of Manchester, University of Lincoln, Queen Mary University of London, Royal Holloway University of London, Cardiff University, University of Oxford, Newcastle University, King’s College London