History
Welcome to the History page.
Below you will find information on the course with a link to the Course Curriculum.
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Year 12
A Level History
Our A Level History course gives students the opportunity to explore major political, social and cultural change across Britain and Europe from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twenty-first century.
Students study Russia, 1855–1965, examining the transformation of Russia from the reign of Alexander II through revolution, dictatorship and war to the Khrushchev era. Alongside this, students study Britain, 1951–2007, exploring post-war political, economic and social change, including the development of the welfare state, changing governments and Britain’s place in the modern world.
Students also complete an independent coursework investigation (the NEA). Our taught coursework option focuses on Tudor Rebellions, though students may propose their own topic subject to approval. All coursework topics must span at least 100 years, and the combined content of the full A Level course must cover a minimum of 200 years in total. This means, for example, that a student’s enquiry will normally begin before 1807, ensuring the overall chronological requirement is met. The NEA develops students’ ability to conduct independent research and to analyse change and continuity over time.
Coursework is completed across Years 12 and 13, allowing students time to plan, research and refine their work. Throughout the course, students engage with historical debates, evaluate interpretations and develop well-supported arguments.
Autumn | Russia, 1855-1965 Britain, 1951-2007 |
Spring | Russia, 1855-1965 Britain, 1951-2007 |
Summer | Russia, 1855-1965 Britain, 1951-2007 NEA |
Year 13
Autumn | Russia, 1855-1965 Britain, 1951-2007 NEA |
Spring | Russia, 1855-1965 Britain, 1951-2007 |
Summer | Revision and Exams |