History
Overview
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” -George Santayana. You will study the history of a range of different periods and nations, and analyse the political, social and economic trends and developments of these periods. This will enable you to develop a broad historical understanding.
Entry Requirements
You are expected to have achieved at least a 5 in GCSE History, if taken, or a similar subject.
Learning & Assessment
Modules / Topics
Britain 1930-1997
Enquiry topic – Churchill 1930-1951
Conservative domination 1951–1964
Labour and Conservative governments 1964–1979
Thatcher and the end of consensus 1979–1997
Britain’s position in the world 1951–1997
French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon 1774-1815
The causes of the French Revolution from 1774 and the events of 1789
The Revolution from October 1789 to the Directory 1795
Napoleon Bonaparte to 1807
The decline and fall of Napoleon 1807–1815
Russia and its Rulers 1855-1964
The nature of government
The impact of dictatorial regimes on the economy and society of the Russian Empire and the USSR
The impact of dictatorial regimes on the economy and society of the Russian Empire and the USSR
Russia: Empire, nationalities and satellite states
Alexander II’s domestic reforms
The Provisional Government
Khrushchev in power 1956–1964
Historical Enquiry – focus on US Civil Rights Movement or Nazi Germany.
Trips / Visits / Enrichment
Talks from local historians and archivists
Assessment
Exams will consist of a mixture of essay based and source analysis based long answer questions.
Britain 1930-1997 - 1 hour 30 minute paper 25%
French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon 1774-1815 - 1 hour paper 15%
Russia and its Rulers 1855-1964 2 hour 30 minute paper 40%
1 piece of Non exam assessment: 3000–4000 word essay 20%
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Related Subjects
History is often paired with Classical Civilisations. It also works well with English Language, English Literature, Film Studies, Geography, Government and Politics, Law, Media Studies, Psychology and Sociology.
