Entry Requirements:
Gained 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above including a minimum of Grade 5 in History or a subject requiring similar skills.
You can:
Apply to enrol on the A Level History course which is highly regarded by universities and employers.
This will mean:
You will learn:
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about people - how they interact, the motives and emotions that can tear people apart into rival factions or help them to work together for a common cause (useful knowledge for team-building at work!)
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about countries, societies and cultures - so many of today's conflicts and alliances have their roots in the past; how can you negotiate with, trade successfully with, or report on a country if you know nothing of its history?
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to locate and sift facts - to identify truth and recognise myth, propaganda and downright lies (useful in every aspect of life!)
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to present what you've learned in a way that makes sense to others - whether in presentations, essays or debates - and have the confidence to defend your findings.
This course will appeal to any student who:
Has an interest in the way the world has developed through the ages and enjoys investigation and debate; who wants to improve their analytical skills and study a subject which encourages them to consider evidence and make up their own minds.
You will:
Study paper 1 and 2 modules in Year 12 and paper 3 module in Year 13. Alongside this you will complete an independent piece of coursework over the two years leading to the full A level qualification.
Course Modules are:
- Paper 1: Germany and West Germany, 1918-1989
- Paper 2: Spain 1930–78: Republicanism, Francoism and the re-establishment of democracy.
- Paper 3: Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform in Britain, 1780-1928
- A Level Coursework: Civil Rights in the USA
With this subject you could:
Apply to higher education to study history or another subject at degree level. History A level is highly valued by universities and employers as it is seen as a facilitating subject. It will open up a wider choice of degree courses and career options to you. History A level provides an excellent foundation for a number of popular careers including journalism, law, media, politics, teaching, research, archaeology, museum and libraries services and public relations.
For more information contact:
Mrs A Hunt ahunt@ndonline.org (Head of History)
Mrs J Thorpe jthorpe@ndonline.org (History Teacher)