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History
A Level
Students opting for History in the Sixth Form study the OCR late modern syllabus. The course is designed to provide students with a clear appreciation of a particular epoch, and broaden their historical horizons.
The Late Modern syllabus is primarily a study of 19th century History. At AS level, students concentrate on Italian history - with particular attention paid to unification and its aftermath – and British Imperialism. At A2, the Historical Investigation looks at Bismarck and German Unification, while the Themes Paper is a study of Russian dictatorships between 1855 and 1956.
All those taking A2 level History also complete an independent investigation. This provides an excellent opportunity to study an area of personal interest in detail.
EXAMINATION BOARD
OCR (Oxford, Cambridge and RSA examinations)
ASSESSMENT
The three modules of AS Level are assessed by written examinations as
are all the A Level modules.
WHERE IT LEADS
History is not necessary to anything except the avoidance of enslaving
ignorance. It is useful for anyone considering a course of Law, administration
or business and indeed any sphere which requires the digestion of information,
its unbiased assessment and its reinterpretation in a clear judgement.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Should GCSE History have been taken then a B grade is probably necessary,
but it is not necessary to have taken History before.
German war graves
The legacy of two World Wars