A-Level History
What Topics Will I Study?
A Level (Year 12 & 13) Modern (2 Year Course)
- Unit 1: Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964
- Unit 2: The Making of Modern Britain, 1951–2007
- Unit 3: Historical Investigation (Personal Study)
History A level Learning Journey and Course Overview
What Grades do I Need at GCSE Level?
Apart from the minimum entry requirements for the Sixth Form, you are expected to achieve at least a grade 5 in History and a grade 5 in English Language.
What About Choices After A-Levels?
If you are considering employment after A-Levels, employers look favourably on a History A-Level because of the skills you will have developed – these include analysing problems, clarifying issues & putting them into perspective, research, forming & supporting opinions and communicating your judgements to others in a variety of ways. History is a good stepping-stone for a wide range of degree courses and graduate employment in many areas such as Archaeology, Broadcasting, Civil Service, Conservation, Heritage Management, Journalism, Law, Museums, Personnel, Marketing, Police, Teaching and many more. Research in the Careers Library to gain more details or ask for a Careers interview.
Further Information
For further information on any aspects of the A-Level History course, please contact Mr Summerhayes (Head of History): gsummerhayes@idsall.shropshire.sch.uk
Exam Board: AQA (current Year 13) and Edexcel (current Year 12)