History A Level is for those students who found studying History at GCSE fascinating, lively and rewarding and want to continue to extend their historical skills and knowledge and understanding and as well as an aptitude for the subject, a genuine historical interest is also required.

Skills developed during the A Level History course will be of immense value for any student’s future, in whatever direction that may be. One of the many objectives of the course is to develop the ability to present clear, concise, logical and relevant arguments, both orally and in writing. Pupils will be expected to display individual thought and judgment, together with skills of analysis and interpretation. This is ideal preparation for most degree courses and in particular subjects such as Law. Topics are thoroughly discussed in class, and a range of exercises are used to ensure topic knowledge is made stimulating, accessible and manageable. Both preparatory and follow-up reading is essential. Essays and extended answers are a regular feature of the course, and the very well-stocked, and continually expanding, history section in the school library will provide students with the reading material they require. All possible help and guidance will be given in the preparation and presentation of each individual’s work throughout the two years.

We follow OCRs History A H106/H506 specification at A Level.

AS modules taught in Year 12:

A2 modules taught in Year 13: