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GCE A Level in History

at Ridgewood School, Doncaster · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2022see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Why History? The average ALPs grade achieved by the department over the last four years has been a 4 (classified as ‘very good’). You get to set your own coursework question, exploring a topic you hold a personal interest in. You will spend approximately six months researching into an issue or era of your choice and write an essay on it worth 20% of your A level grade. Our students always enjoy the freedom and flexibility the choice of coursework allows. The course focuses on just two fascinating topics (inter-war Germany and the Tudors), so you will become an expert on two hugely important periods of history. What will I study? Germany, 1918-1939 - What was life like in Germany before Hitler? - Why did Hitler come into power? - How did Hitler change Germany? Tudor England, 1485-1603 - What were the key actions of Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward, Mary and Elizabeth? - How secure was the Tudor hold over England? - Did society improve under these monarchs? What will my study involve? Most lessons are spent discovering the engaging and interesting developments in Germany or England. There will be lots of discussion, debate and questioning during our time in class. You will spend a lot of time looking at primary and secondary sources to see what they reveal about life during these periods and using your own knowledge to test whether the sources are accurate or reliable. You will also have the chance to develop your extended essay writing skills Most of your independent study will f

What you need to get on

GCSE English Language - minimum 5 GCSE Maths - minimum 4 Plus three grade 4's including grade 6 in History.

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

  • Ridgewood School

    Barnsley Road Scawsby, Doncaster, DN5 7UB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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