Full Time AS/A2 History (Medieval)

History (Medieval) AS/A2

Entry Requirements
Students do not need to have studied History for GCSE. However, well-developed writing skills are a prerequisite for a very demanding course. A minimum of Grade C English will be expected.

Course content
The transformation of England from the eleventh century to the end of the fifteenth and the clash between Christianity and Islam constitute the principal areas of study for Medieval History course.
AS: Year 1
The end of Anglo-Saxon England culminating in the invasion of William the Conqueror and his success at the Battle of Hastings form a key element of study along with an examination of the impact of the Conquest on English society as well as its influence on the rest of the British Isles. Students will also be required to examine the origins and course of the Crusades from the triumphant First Crusade of 1096 to the subsequent re-capture of Jerusalem by Saladin and the controversial conclusion to the Fourth Crusade of 1204.
A2: Year 2
The Angevin dynasty and its achievements form the basis for study for A2 with a comparison of the aims and achievements of Henry II, Richard the Lionheart and John. Students will also complete a course work study on the Wars of the Roses tracing the course and outcome of this dynastic struggle and its impact on England in the fifteenth century.

How Will I Be Assessed?
Assessment will take the form of document evaluation and essay writing under exam conditions, together with the completion of one course work assignment in the second year.

What Could I Do Next?
History is a popular and respected degree subject for Higher Education and opens the door to a variety of careers including journalism, teaching, the civil service, banking and business in general.

Are There Any Special Expenses?
Students are advised to supplement their text books with suggested works but otherwise there are no exceptional costs.