History
A Level
In Sketty
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A Level
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Sketty (Wales)
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History is our interpretation of the past and is about much more than simply facts and dates – it involves the ability to research, analyse, argue, use historical sources and write well. History teaches concepts – cause and consequence, continuity and change. Discussion and evaluation of interpretations in class enables students to develop an analytical approach to the past.
We follow the WJEC exam board specification. The topics studied are:
Unit 1 (AS): Government, Rebellion and Society in Wales and England c. 1485-1603
Unit 2 (AS): Part 1: Weimar and its challenges, c.1918-1933
Unit 3 (A2): The American Century, c.1890-1990
Unit 4 (A2): Part 2: Nazi Germany, c.1933-1945
Unit 5 (A2) Historical Interpretations (coursework)
Updated October 2018
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There are two exams each for AS and A2 (at A2 there is also coursework.)
Foundation Degree in English and History at Gower College Swansea. History is a highly regarded A Level and is considered to be one of the facilitating subjects by Russell Group universities. Studying History can lead to employment in fields such as administration and management, public relations, teaching, librarianship, archive and archaeological work, museums and galleries, law, journalism and the media. Typical university destinations for our students include Oxford, Cambridge, University of London, Warwick, Aberystwyth and Swansea.
It is recommended that prospective students have at least a B in GCSE History (if GCSE History has not been taken, a B grade in English Language is expected).
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