History

In History GCSE you will study a range of historical periods from Medieval England through to 20th Century Europe. If you are interested in examining and learning about the past and questioning why and how things have shaped the world around us today, this could be the GCSE topic for you.

As well as studying some fascinating elements of History, you will also learn key academic skills along the way. Skills such as source analysis and the processing and evaluation of information are hugely valuable skills that employers look for in potential employees. Being able to gather information, process that information and formulate a supported opinion is vital in many future careers.

How will I be assessed?

There are three examination papers at the end of your course. Each of these will assess the skills you have perfected throughout the course.

What will I learn?

The topics covered over this 2-year course include

- Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, 1060 - 1088

- Medicine Through Time, 1250Present

- Russia and the Soviet Union, 1917 - 1941

- Superpower Relations and the Cold War, 1941 - 1991

Developing your ability to process large amounts of information and construct extended pieces of writing is an essential part of this course. Developing your organisational skills is also an essential part of processing the material needed for the course.