Upon successful completion of this A Level, you will be eligible to progress to a wide range of degree programmes at University including the BA in History and Archaeology at University Centre Peterborough.
A Levels
A-Level History
- Course Type: A Level
What can this course lead to?
Who is it for?
This course is for students who want to develop their passion for the past
by investigating key periods in modern history. You will explore topics such as:
- 20th Century
- British History
- American History
- European History
- The Cold War
What is covered?
You will study the following units:
- Britain Transformed, 1918-97 including - A changing political and economic environment, 1918-79
- Creating a welfare state, 1918-79 Society in transition 1918-79
- Changing quality of life 1918-79
- What impact did Thatcher's governments (1979-90) have on Britain 1979-97
- American History 1955 - 1992 - conformity and challenge
- Affluence and conformity, 1955-63
- Protest and Reaction, 1963-72
- Social and political change, 1973-80
- Republican dominance and its opponents, 1981-92
- The witch craze in Britain, Europe and North America, c1500-c1750
- Aspects in breadth: Challenges to the witch craze, c1580-c1750
- Aspects in depth: Persecuting witches c1590-c1693
- The Cold War
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
5 GCSEs at grade 5/C or above including English and maths plus a grade 6/B in an essay-based subject.
You will work with primary sources in all units of this A Level to develop your skills as a conscientious Historian. You will study 3 A Level subjects, plus tutorial and career development sessions. Each subject has 6 hours per week contact time, with approximately 4 hours of independent study.
During the two years of study, you will be regularly assessed under test conditions to practice being able to understand and respond to the questions asked in the correct time allocation so that you are fully prepared for the final exams. There is an assessment calendar for A levels which includes timed assessment every 4 to 5 weeks. Feedback gained from these assessments will help you to develop your skills, target your revision and where necessary enable us to provide additional support. You will complete a 4000 word essay covering a topic of your own choice (excluding the Thatcher era or the Cold War).
You will be able to take part in visits to supplement your understanding. There may be the opportunity to visit the Houses of Parliament and Churchill War Rooms to develop your understanding of the past through real experiences
We will review each application on a case-by-case basis to ensure you get a place on the course most suitable for you.
Start date: 01/09/2025
Course Code
SAL3AL5AF-HI
Duration
2 Years
Full-time courses are fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds. For age 19+, various funding options are available.
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