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Why Study History?
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History is a fascinating subject which provides you with a number of extremely transferable skills. You will learn to analyse, debate and argue; your knowledge and understanding of the world today will be further enhanced through studying past events and the great ‘movers and shakers’ who have left their mark.
History is a well-respected subject which combines well with both arts and science subjects.
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A Level Specification
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Will I enjoy it?
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You are almost certainly studying GCSE History which will give you a good idea of whether History interests and excites your curiosity.
History is about people and what could be more interesting than the actions and motives of characters such as Robespierre, Lenin and Stalin? We will not ignore ‘the masses’ for they too have made their voices heard as you will discover. History involves intellectual challenge and rigour; you will be asked to question, explore and study different historians’ interpretations of the past.
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Course Content
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AS: There are three major study units:
• Russia in Revolution 1905-1917; why did this agrarian country, populated largely by landless peasants experience the world’s first communist revolution?
• France in Revolution 1776-1794; a study of the tumultuous events which have inspired and influenced some of our greatest thinkers, writers and artists.
• British Parliamentary Reform 1815-1850; the beginnings of the long struggle to gain the right to vote.
A2: Again there are three major study units building upon the knowledge and understanding gained in AS:
• The Bourbons Restored 1815-1830; why did the French bring back their monarchy and then get rid of it again?
• The Making of Modern Russia 1856-1964; a study of the great changes experienced by the Russians. To what extent did their lives alter after 1917?
• Radicalism and the British State 1838-1850; the Chartist experience.
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Assessment
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AS: 2 x 1 hour papers and 1 lasting 1 ½ hours
A2: 1 paper lasting 1 ¼ hours, 1 lasting 1 ¾ hours.
The third unit comprises coursework on the Russian topic, maximum 2250 words.
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Tell me more....
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You will deepen and broaden your understanding of European history through the study of the French and Russian Revolutions. Both events are fascinating and their impacts on the world are still evident today. Blood, royalty, intrigue, tyrants…you will study them all!
• Conditions were considered by many to be ripe for revolution in Britain. Why did Britain never experience the revolution Marx had predicted would be an inevitable outcome of the social, political and economic climate existing in 19thC. Britain?
• History is one of the most widely respected A levels; a qualification in this subject will demonstrate a high level of maturity and indicate you have the ability to write with accuracy, make links and arrive at substantiated judgements; skills highly regarded in almost all professions.
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Examination Board: Edexcel
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