A Level - History
History
- Recommended Entry Requirements 5 GCSEs at level 5 or above including 5 in History
- Type of Qualification A Level
- Exam Board OCR
What you'll study
Through the power of gripping story-telling, the History A-level will look across a broad spectrum of modules including the Anglo-Saxon and Norman Conquest (1035-1107), Russia and its Rulers (1894-1941) and finally Civil Rights in the USA 1865-1992.
Year 12
Paper one Y102 Anglo Saxon England and the Norman Conquest 1035-1107 (25% of total A-level)
Paper two Y219 Russia 1894-1941 (15% of total A-level)
Year 13
Paper three Y319 Civil Rights in the USA 1865-1992 (40% of total A-level)
Topic based essay Y100- Independent Coursework (20% of total A-level)
What you'll love
People who study History are fearless explorers of the past. You will love the powerful characters across the course and the wonderful story-telling which weaves through these modules, and ultimately, how History gives us a more balanced outlook on the world today.
Why take it?
- According to the Informed Choice University guide, A-level History is a subject that keeps your career path and degree options really open.
- History sharpens your critical thinking abilities, alongside other skills of analysis, argumentation and communication
- Key jobs that are reliant on historical skills include: Journalism, barristers, lawyers, local government, teaching, researcher.
- Being involved in the wider History community- guest speakers, university outings, participating in the Great Debate, and other extra-curricula opportunities to supercharge your CV/UCAS application.
Students are encouraged to read widely around the topic, and to be involved in projects mentoring younger students within the history department.
