HUMANITIES AT HUDDERSFIELD NEW COLLEGE
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The Huddersfield New College Humanities Department is a
From Geography to Religious Studies, Classical Civilisation to
well-established team full of experienced teachers. With a wide
Modern and Medieval History, the department has something to
range of traditional subject areas and well-respected courses, the
offer most students. All courses are at Advanced Level, and most
department is one of the College’s most popular.
are traditional A Level subjects.
Considered some of the most traditional subjects in further
Our team are well known for their commitment to their subjects
education, Humanities courses require a high degree of literacy.
and have a broad range of vocational and academic experience
Successful students show an ability to articulate a concise
in their fields. Courses are designed to be engaging, encouraging
written argument, essential for those wishing to progress on to
discussion and debate in order to further understanding and ensure
undergraduate degrees.
the very best learning outcomes for our students.
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RELIGIOUS STUDIES LINEAR A LEVEL ABOUT THE SUBJECT
COURSE CONTENT
A qualification in Religious Studies
At AS level, studies in Religious
worship such as Mosques, Temples
evidences the ability to think critically
Studies will include Buddhist theory
and Churches and religious codes of
and philosophically as well as
and practice, such as the Four Noble
practice and requirements of the faith;
demonstrating a capacity to study and
Truths and the Eightfold Path and
such as dress, diet and ethical codes.
research abstract ideas in an academic
Religion, Philosophy and Science.
fashion. Religious Studies will build
At A2 we will continue the focus on
on your communication skills through
Buddhist theory and practice with an
debate, giving you the ability
investigation into meditation, Buddhist
to construct clear and concise
Philosophy, Mahayana Buddhism and
arguments in both verbal and written
Buddhist ethics. Alongside this you
mediums. A-Level Religious Studies
will also research and investigate the
is a sought after qualification from all
topic of “Life, Death and Beyond”, this
Universities, especially those in the
will include a study into religious and
Russell Group, and sits alongside
secular views of the afterlife as well as
other subjects including: Law, Classical
the meaning and value of life itself.
Civilisation, Geography, English, History (modern and medieval), Physics, Psychology and Sociology.
Year 1 In Unit One, the focus is on Buddhism with an emphasis on Buddhist theory and practice. Topics will include the
ASSESSMENT
Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, Samsara and the ‘Three Marks
All Linear A Levels are assessed at the end of the second year. 100% of the marks are through examination. You will still complete an AS assessment at the end of the first year.
Year 2 In Unit 3, we begin to look even deeper into Buddhism, analysing specific paths, philosophies and form. We look
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at Mahayana Buddhism and its many different branches, Buddhist philosophy and ethics and finally different forms and styles of Meditation, which may even incorporate some practical work! In Unit One, there will be a continuation of study into Buddhism, focusing on more philosophical aspects such ethics, dependant origination and the differences in differing Buddhist schools of thought. Meditation is also studied with practical work often a feature!
of Existence’ are also studied, allowing
In Unit Two, we will look at a broad
for debates around philosophical ideas
synoptic study of what it is to be human
of existence. Finally we will look at the
– in terms of our very nature, what value
Buddhist Sangha, and how this affects
we have and how we determine this.
the life and experience of the Buddhist
We also study what happens once we
Grade C in GCSE English Language plus
individual and community.
die, as well as what death actually is
a grade C in GCSE Religious Studies, if
HAYLEY O’BRIEN
in both religious and secular terms. To
taken. If Religious Studies is not taken,
School: Colne Valley High School
finish we could study the possibilities as
then a grade C in a traditional written
to how the human race may come to an
subject, for example GCSE History or
Studied: Applied Law, Dance, Religious Studies and English Combined
end, or if not an end, what our destiny
English Literature, is essential. Linear best
as a species may be…
8 score of 43+.
In Unit Two, there will be a focus upon religion in today’s society, particularly in Britain. This will include a look at religious practices, the rise of ‘New Religious Movements’, places of
SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA
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HISTORY (MODERN) LINEAR A LEVEL
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ABOUT THE SUBJECT
COURSE CONTENT
Modern History is a popular subject
Year 1
Year 2
universities and employers as an
The first topic that students will study
The Coursework unit will focus on
excellent subject for developing a range
is the growth of Britain in the wake
the Nazi regime between the years
of skills in analysing information and
of the Great War through to 1997.
1933-1939. Students will use historical
ideas. The course currently provides a
They will consider responses to the
sources in assessing to what extent
detailed study of British, German and
challenges of war, fluctuations in the
the Nazi regime was genuinely popular
American history in the 19th, 20th and
economy, technological advancement
in these years or to what extent Adolf
21st centuries. While the course follows
and the desire for greater social
Hitler was a strong dictator. The
on from the Modern World GCSE,
equality. The unit will then culminate in
coursework assignment will roughly be
previous study of this period at school
a historiographical debate surrounding
around 3500 words long.
is not essential.
the impact Thatcher’s governments had
at A-level. It is highly regarded by
GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS AS/A LEVEL ABOUT THE SUBJECT Politics is an increasingly popular
COURSE CONTENT Year 1
Year 2
subject at both AS and A level. If you
In the first unit, students study the
Module 3 covers an introduction to
take an active interest in political issues
relationship between people and
political ideologies, including Liberalism,
and debates and want to look beyond
politics. This includes an investigation
Conservatism, Socialism and
individuals to understand the British
into the current beliefs of the main
Anarchism.
system and analyse the reasons for the
parties, a consideration of democracy
outcome of elections, AS and A level
and how far it is achievable through
Politics is for you. To be successful
different voting systems. The
you should keep up to date by reading
importance of pressure groups within
newspapers and watching current affairs programmes on television. Some students are particularly motivated by the subject and become politically active and go on to read the subject as a straight or joint honours course.
a democracy is also examined. In unit 2, the organisation of government is investigated. During this module, students consider the nature of the constitution, where power lies, the importance of parliament and the role of the government.
ASSESSMENT Year 1 and 2 are each assessed by two final examinations.
Module 4 adopts a new theme, and
on Britain between the years 1979-97.
ASSESSMENT
looks at US Government, examining the importance of the US Constitution, and the impact it has on the roles and powers of the President, Congress and the Supreme Court. Long-running and often controversial debates in American society and politics are studied in this unit, allowing students to develop skills in evaluation
All Linear A Levels are assessed at the end of the second year. 80% of the marks are through examination, 20% through coursework. You will still complete an AS assessment at the end of the first year.
The final examined unit will address poverty, public health and the state
The document study element of the first
in Britain, 1780-1939. Students will
year will focus on 20th century America.
explore the ways in which the British
Students will explore numerous themes,
state gradually, and not always
from the quest for civil rights up until the
successfully, became involved in taking
late sixties, to the role of US Presidents
on responsibility for people’s health
such as Nixon, Reagan and Clinton. As
and welfare. Topics will include the rise
a result, this breadth of study will allow
and fall of the workhouses, the role
students to gain a broad overview of
charitable individuals played in society
American History from an economic,
and the introduction of the ‘Dole’
social and political perspective.
queues.
and analysis as well as knowledge of the US system of government itself.
SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language. A grade C in a traditional written subject, for example GCSE History or English Literature, is essential. Linear best 8 score of 43+.
SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language and a grade C in GCSE History. Linear best 8 score of 43+.