History 'Empire-Freedom'

Vocational qualification

In Thames Ditton

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  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Thames ditton

The course focuses on the British Empire and the United States and the struggle for rights, freedoms and independence, predominantly in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. By studying History you learn about influential people and events in the past that have shaped the world in important ways.

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Thames Ditton (Surrey)
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KT7 0JB

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About this course

Aside from the general entry criteria that the College requires, you will also need to achieve at least a Grade C in GCSE English Language and History. You may still be accepted if you did not study History for GCSE provided you can show evidence of good academic achievement in other subjects.

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Course programme

Exam Board:EDEXCEL

What is the course about?
The course focuses on the British Empire and the United States and the struggle for rights, freedoms and independence, predominantly in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. By studying History you learn about influential people and events in the past that have shaped the world in important ways.
For the AS level you will study:
In the first year you will study the causes of the American Revolution and reasons for the success of the American Colonies in gaining independence, 1740-1789. You will consider the issue of slavery within the British Empire and the anti-slavery campaigns, 1760-1833. You will also investigate the Indian struggle for independence, 1900-1947.
For the A2 level you will study:
In the second year, you will study the political and social conflict in the United States before and during the Civil War, 1820-77, and revisit the issue of slavery. In addition you will also have an opportunity to pursue an individual study on an aspect of the growth and fall of the British Empire in Africa, 1870-1981.
How is the course assessed?
At AS, assessment is 100% by examination. At A2 level, the exam counts for 60%, and historical enquiry (coursework) for 40%.
What skills will I need and develop in this course?
A wide range of skills are developed during the study of history including processing and analysing information, evaluating evidence, research and investigation. You will learn to argue effectively and intelligently, while empathising with and understanding the context of the lives of people in the past. You also learn about how to find things out and how to evaluate and criticise arguments and ideas.
Subject combination advice:
History is a firm foundation for many academic courses and career choices. Due to its strong academic base and broad skills, it works with many subjects. There are no prohibited combinations, but it combines particularly well with English, Politics, Economics, Classics, Philosophy, Sociology and Modern Languages.
What can the course lead to in terms of higher education and future careers?
Studying history broadens the mind and gives you valuable skills. If you study History you will learn to do many things that are rewarding and that employers and universities value. History is excellent preparation for a large variety of degree courses such as History, Law, English, and Politics. A very wide range of career options are open to history students including Education, the Civil Service, Local Government, the Professions, Journalism and the Media, Business (manufacturing, retailing and other services), the Armed Forces and many other opportunities.
What are the formal entry requirements for this course?
Aside from the general entry criteria that the College requires, you will also need to achieve at least a Grade C in GCSE English Language and History. You may still be accepted if you did not study History for GCSE provided you can show evidence of good academic achievement in other subjects.
What extra support / enrichment activities are on offer?
The department is considering offering a residential trip to the USA, and there are opportunities for workshops, lectures and museum visits.

History 'Empire-Freedom'

Price on request