History

HISTORY Components: 1. Breadth Study – Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603-1702 2. Depth Study – Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia and the Soviet Union, 1917-53 3. Historical Investigation – REQUIREMENTS: a completely free choice of topic based on a question that While it is desirable that you have covers 100 years of history. achieved a least a Level 6 in GCSE History, we will welcome you even Assessments: if you did not take the subject as 1. Written exam on Component 1 long as you are enthusiastic and - 2 hours 30 minutes - two have a least Level 6 grades in essays from a choice of three and English and other humanities one question linked to historical subjects. To be successful, you interpretations. 40% of A level. must have the ability to take careful notes, evaluate sources and write 2. Written exam on Component 2 intelligent, well-constructed essays. - 2 hours 30 minutes - two essays from a choice of three and SUBJECT LEAD: Matt Burns one question linked to primary sources. 40% of A level. mattburns@frensham.org 3. Historical investigation - EXAM BOARD: 3500-4500 words - 20% of A level. AQA

SPECIFICATION:

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REASONS TO CHOOSE HISTORY:

We all have an interest in some aspects of the past. You may be interested in the great personalities, the insight into human nature and achievement, or the failures, cruelty and barbarity of which human beings are capable. If you have a sense of exploration and discovery then you will enjoy history – and if you enjoy it then the reading and the written work will not be a chore. Next steps: higher education History can be studied to advantage with almost any other subject. There seems to be no rule: each group of historians seems to contain students who between them are studying most other subjects. Many Science and Mathematics students also find that History broadens their intellectual approach, their research and writing skills and their options for the future. Universities and employers will be particularly interested in the skills you have acquired through the study of History. Your ability to construct arguments, evaluate different types of evidence, show initiative and produce balanced assessments will be invaluable later in life.