History

(AQA Specification Code 7042 (1C, 2Q and 3))

Course details: -

6 lessons a week - 5 hours of teaching time

Two examinations at the end of Year 13

Paper 1 (40%) Breadth Study: Tudors 1485—1603

Paper 2 (40%) Depth Study: The American Dream 1945-1980

Unit 3 (20%) Coursework on Witchcraft in the 16th, 17th and 18th century

Overview of course content: -

Year 12 Topics Paper 1 Henry VII Henry VIII Edward VI

Paper 2 President Truman President Eisenhower President Kennedy Paper 2 President Johnson President Nixon Presidents Ford and Carter

Year 13 Topics Paper 1 Edward VI Mary I Elizabeth I

Paper 3: Coursework Witchcraft

Skills acquired and future prospects: -

History is a very popular subject at A Level. In order to cope with this rigorous course, you will need to have good literacy skills and have a keen interest in the subject. It will require reading, essay writing, source analysis and discussion.

This A Level lends itself well to many careers, particularly those that demand strong writing and communication skills such as journalism, law, teaching, research and politics for example. You will find it very interesting and challenging and it will develop excellent skills for future employment.