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History

at Rushcliffe Spencer Academy, Nottingham · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2025see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Aims of the course History develops the skills of critical thinking which are key to many aspects of life. To be able to question and challenge ideas provides an excellent foundation for many subjects at University, as well as the skills needed in the workplace. History also enables the student to develop the expertise needed to write logical and coherent arguments. What is the outline of the course content? Tsarist and Communist Russia 1855- 1964 This unit will cover the continuity and change of a nation over a hundred years. It is likely that we will study Tsarist and Communist Russia from 1855–1964. This will include the reforming ideas of Tsar Alexander II to failures of his grandson Tsar Nicholas II to hold onto autocracy. The subsequent establishment of Communism under Lenin, then Stalin will be analysed, as well as the ‘Great Patriotic War,’ the death of Stalin, his successor Khrushchev and Khrushchev’s removal from power in 1964. The Wars of the Roses 1450- 1499 This unit is designed to challenge students to study the importance of power, how Medieval Monarchs like Edward IV established and ultimately maintained this power, the conflict that arose from this and what was the impact on this conflict on England. Non-examined assessment. England 1509 to 1603- the establishment of the Tudor Monarchy. This includes; the legacy of Henry VII, the desire of Henry VIII for an heir, England’s first crowned Queen ,the massive change in religion and the wide scale impact that this

What you need to get on

Grade 4 GCSE in Mathematics and English Language. A minimum of five GCSEs at grades 5 (C) and above including grade 6 (B) in the subjects selected for A Level. To study Further Maths a grade 7 in Mathematics GCSE is required. A grade 5 in English is essential for accessing Business Studies, Economics, Government & Politics, Media, Philosophy & Ethics, Psychology and Sociology if you have not studied these subjects at GCSE. A grade 5 in Mathematics is essential for accessing Physics/Biology/Chemistry and also Business Studies, Computing, Economics and Product Design- if you have not studied these subjects at GCSE.

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

  • Rushcliffe School

    Boundary Road West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7BW

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