Everything happening around us today has been influenced by and is a result of what has happened in the past. History can help us predict what could happen in the future. Students develop transferable skills of analysis, prioritisation, drawing conclusions, decision making and effective communication.
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The following content outline is based on the Edexcel exam board. Please note that exam boards may vary from college to college.
Edexcel A level History specification offers a wide and stimulating choice of content including British, European and world history, with options covering areas such as Medieval England and the British Empire. Schools can design their own teaching programmes.
Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII, 1399– 1509
Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485–1603
The Golden Age of Spain, 1474–1598
The witch craze in Britain, Europe and North America, c1580–c1750
Industrialisation and social change in Britain, 1759–1928
Poverty, public health and the state in Britain, c1780–1939
Britain: losing and gaining an empire, 1763–1914
The British experience of warfare, c1790–1918
Sept
11th: term starts
Student induction
Oct
23 – 27th: half term
Progress tests
Nov
University fairs and talks
Dec
15th: term ends
End of term exams
Jan
8th: term starts
Feb
15th – 16th: half term
Progress tests
University fairs
Mar
End of term exams
22nd: term ends
Apr
8th: term starts
May
Progress tests
June
Exams
14th: term ends
Sept
9th: term starts
Oct
21st Oct – 1st Nov: half term
15th October: UCAS deadline (Medicine)
Progress tests
Nov
University fairs and talks
Dec
13th: term ends
End of term exams
Jan
6th: term starts
15th January: UCAS deadline (other subjects)
Feb
13 – 14th: half term
Progress tests
Mar
21st: term ends
Mock exams
Apr
7th: term starts
Progress tests
May
Final exams
June
13th June: term ends
Below is a list of books which may help you prepare for your studies prior to arrival. Please note that additional books, and online resources such as websites and journals will be shared once you begin your course.
Many students who do History at A-level use their qualification to do a degree in History or a related subject.
A History related degree is useful for a number of careers, including teaching, librarianship, banking and commerce, the law, publishing, museums and art galleries and a wide variety of social work.
Example degree courses which require or accept History A-level include:
Nikita Stetsyuk
Janice Chee Jing Wong
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