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GCE A Level in History

at Alsager School, Stoke-On-Trent · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level20 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

A Level History is an exciting and thought-provoking course that gives you the opportunity to explore both Modern and Early Modern History. 1K The Making of a Superpower: USA 1865-1975 You will explore how America came to be the superpower that it is today by looking at how America unified after its catastrophic Civil War, the impact of slavery, the social and cultural developments of America and weigh up its foreign policy e.g. The Vietnam War. You will be exploring the development of modern American society and how the decisions of politicians shaped the lives of millions. (Year 12: 1865-1920 and Year 13: 1920-1975) 2S The Making of Modern Britain, 1951-2007 You will explore the changing face of modern Britain from a country without an NHS and nearly bankrupted by war, to the affluent society of the 1960s. You will examine a range of issues, for example the rise of the teenager, the impact of the Falklands War, Thatcher’s new economic policies and the “war of on terror”. You will explore the impact of the media, immigration and music has had on British society during this time. (Year 12: 1951-1979 and Year 13: 1979-2007) Historical Investigation (Coursework) 20% A Level This is your chance to craft a convincing argument about the gruesome rebellions in Tudor England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Through this you will explore Tudor society, religion, law and order and threats from abroad. You will carry out your own research to produce a 3000-3500 word essay.

What you need to get on

5 x grade 5 GCSEs or equivalent

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Alsager Sixth Form College

    HASSALL ROAD ALSAGER, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST7 2HR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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