History

IB HISTORY

Who is this course for?

The course is designed for study at both Higher Level (HL) and Standard Level (SL). The course includes a study of Twentieth Century Wars, the Rise and Rule of Single Party Dictatorships and a regional study of about one hundred years of European history.

Course Details

The IB History course at HIGHER and STANDARD Level requires the study of the following core content:

Core Content for Standard Level

Paper 1 - Global expansion in 1930s and 1940s; Germany, Italy & Japan (Documents study and evaluation)

Paper 2 - The origins of the Spanish and Chinese Civil War, Origins of

World War One and World War Two; The rise to and consolidation of power of left and right wing dictators from different continents in the twentieth century. (Essay based)

Coursework (IA) 2,200 words based on student choice with school support.

Higher Level is core content as above and Paper 3

Paper 3 (HL) – Russian Empire to USSR 1855-1924; Inter-War Europe 19191938 & European Diplomacy 1871-1923. (Essay based)

Assessment

COMPONENT FORMAT

DURATION HIGHER STANDARD

Paper 1 (Core) 1 multi-part documents based paper 1 hour 20% 30% Paper 2 (Core) Two essay questions 1.5 hours 25% 45% Individual Written 2, 200 words 20 hours of 20% 25% Assignment class & prep (Core) time Paper 3 (HL) Three essay questions 2.5 hours 35% N/A

Career Opportunities

History is a useful qualification for a wide range of university courses and careers including Law, Politics, Civil Service, etc. The skills developed on the course, such as the ability to critically analyse, cross reference and evaluate research material, will ensure students have acquired valuable skills for application in a diverse range of academic and professional environments.