INTRODUCTION

WHY CHOOSE A LEVEL HISTORY?

• History tells real-life stories.
• History is about real people – we talk more about people than anything else – their personalities, what they get up to, why they do what they do………
• Without a good understanding of the past, how can you make sense of the present?
• History A level is a qualification which is valued highly by universities and employers alike.

Highlights

WHY IS HISTORY USEFUL?

• History helps you to develop good written and oral communication skills.
• History encourages you to question everything – to analyse, evaluate and argue concisely and effectively, to be discerning.
• You will develop an understanding of motivation – what makes people think and act as they do; and of causation – the reasons why things happen.
• Looking at the values of those in the past will help you to develop your own set of values.

Content
AS:
The following two units will form 100% of the examination qualification and can be done either in Year 12 or Year 13.
As part of the A level course it will be 50%, and done in Year 12.
Unit 1:

Unit 2:

A2: This course forms 50% of the full A level qualification and consists of two units. It can be done only after the completion of AS in History and only in Year 13

Unit 3:

Unit 4:

Looking Further Ahead

WHAT CAN I DO WITH HISTORY?

Many people think that History A Level is useless – unless you want to teach History or do historical research. NOT SO!!

Because of the skills that History develops, it actually widens your options. Employers and universities see History as a valuable component in a well balanced education. Some of the careers for which History is useful include: