History (AQA

Entry Requirements

Pupils will be required to have gained a Grade 6 or above in GCSE/ iGCSE History. The A Level course is designed to develop those skills learnt at GCSE/iGCSE.

Course Content

It is important to note here that the department teaches a variety of subject areas including Early Modern or Later Modern History.

Students will all do one Early Modern topic and two Later Modern topics. All students will do a combination of Early Modern English history and modern American and Russian history.

Modules

Unit 1 Taught for two years (linear) Pupils are required to cover in depth a topic and answer essay/source questions. Early Modern: The Tudors 1485-1603 Unit 2 Taught for two years (linear) Pupils are required to cover in depth a period and answer a combination of source questions and essays. Later Modern: Russia 1917-1953

History at Berkhamsted

History is an analytical subject that offers the chance of debate and opinion. Students are expected to read widely and produce regular pieces of written work. The department offers a wide variety of choice of subject content and assistance is given with the planning of coursework. The department runs exciting trips to Russia every two years.

Modules

Unit 3 Taught in the second year of A Level Students cover a period of 100 years and write an extended essay/ coursework Coursework: American Civil Rights 1855-1965

Future Prospects

History continues to be a popular subject at Berkhamsted and at university. A high grade is therefore required to read History at a prestigious university. Careers for those with History degrees include law, teaching, banking, journalism and other areas.