What are the aims of the course?
The A Level history course aims to deepen understanding of key historical periods and develop critical analytical skills. Explore political, social, and economic developments across time in all three examined units. Students will learn how to evaluate sources for reliability, provenance, and context. The course also strengthens the ability to assess and construct historical interpretations using evidence and argument. The course will develop skills in critical thinking, independent research, extended writing, and forming substantiated judgments. These skills are essential for higher education and careers requiring analysis, communication, and decision-making; and encourages a thoughtful, questioning approach to the past and present.
Are there any specific entry requirements?
Students will need a Grade 6 at GCSE history (or English if they haven’t studied GCSE history) to study history at A Level.