AS & A2 History
The course that will be on offer to candidates will be the following. The course is divided into four units; two at AS and two at A level
AS - year 12
HY1 - candidates will study two of the following topics as part of their period study:
* International relations 1878 - 1920 - including the causes of World War I and the Peace Treaties
* Italy 1918 - 1944 - the growth of Italian fascism and the rise of Mussolini
* The communist revolution in Russia - Lenin, Stalin and Foreign relations during the period.
30% of overall A level mark
HY2 - candidates will study the following as part of the in-depth study:
* Britain 1929 - 1939 - including the political situation in Wales and England, financial crisis and depression and the changing live of women.
20% of overall A level mark
A2 - year 13
HY3 - this is a coursework unit. Candidates will have the opportunity to write an essay on a chosen topic of 3000 - 4000 words.
20% of overall A level mark
HY4 - candidates will complete an exam on the following topics:
* General topic - International Relations 1945 - 1989 - including the origins of the cold war in Europe
* Outline theme - Germany 1878 - 1989 - including the imperial Germany, the Nazi State and the collapse of the Berlin Wall and Unification
* General topic - Britain Foreign policy 1929 - 1939 - including the policy of Appeasement and the outbreak of war
Where can it lead?
History opens many doors to future careers. It requires candidates to consider individual moral, ethical, social, cultural and contemporary issues. It promotes progression and provides a suitable foundation for the study of History and other related areas of study at further or higher education. It will develop candidates understanding of the nature of historical study and candidates will develop judgemental skills based on available evidence. Famous people who pursued history at degree level include Gordon Brown and Sacha Baron Cohen (aka Ali G!)
Extra-curricular activities
There will hopefully be an opportunity to attend visits and an overseas excursion.
