AS Level History

During this course you will study: Tsarist Russia 1855-1917 (AS) Life in Nazi Germany 1933-1945 (AS) The Making of Modern Britain 1951-2007 (A2) Historical Investigation (A2) What skills will I gain? By studying this course you will: Develop your understanding of history’s intrinsic value and significance in society Acquire an understanding of different identities within society and an appreciation of social, cultural, religious and ethnic diversity through the study of all aspects of British and non-British history Acquire an understanding of the nature of historical study, for example, that history is concerned with judgments based on available evidence and that historical judgments may be provisional and subject to change as new evidence comes to light Develop the ability to ask relevant and significant questions about the past and to research them Develop your confidence as an effective and independent learner with an ability to think critically and reflectively with an enquiring mind Develop your use and understanding of historical terms, concepts ad skills Improve your ability to make links and draw comparisons within and/or across different periods and aspects of the past Improve your confidence in arguing a case and reaching substantiated judgments through organising and communication your historical knowledge and understanding in different ways Improve your research, analytical, critical reasoning, presentation, verbal and written skills Gain valuable team working and communication skills by taking part in class debates and presentations How will I be assessed? You will be assessed by three exams and one piece of 3,500 word coursework. What can I do next? The skills you will learn from this course will enable you to: Pursue a career in a range of areas including law, civil service, education, journalism, business, finance, intelligence work, publishing, archeology, museum work, heritage or the armed forces Progress on to Higher Education, employment or an apprenticeship