History

Why study this course? 

A highly academic subject, history will help you to understand the significance of past events, the role of individuals in history and the nature of change over time. The aim of the course is to gain a deeper understanding of the past through political, social, economic and cultural perspectives. 

What interests should you have? 

If you have an interest in engaging in topics that will extend your understanding of how the past has influenced the present, then history is the subject for you. Throughout the course you will acquire the knowledge and skills to analyse and evaluate sources, interpret historical events and understand the significance of this on the time period studied. 

How will you be assessed? 

• Exam one :40% (80 marks)
• Exam two :40% (80 marks)
• NEA :20% (40 marks) 

What will the course cover? 

There are two specific time periods that you study in History: The Tudors and Germany. This course will study in breadth, issues of change, continuity, cause and consequence in this period. 

Career choices 

• Academic researcher
• Archivist
• Heritage manager
• Historic buildings inspector/ conservation officer
• Museum education officer 
• Museum/gallery curator
• Museum/gallery exhibitions officer
• Secondary school teacher 
• Academic librarian
• Archaeologist
• Broadcast journalist
• Civil Service administrator 
• Editorial assistant
• Human resources officer 
• Information officer
• Marketing executive
• Policy officer
• Politician’s assistant
• Solicitor