History
at Lancaster Royal Grammar School, Lancaster · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2021see the detail
What the college says
A-level History is an exciting and dynamic option. In a supportive environment we aim to stretch our students according to their ability so that they develop the skills they will need after leaving LRGS. Lower Sixth: We avoid revisiting ground covered at GCSE and instead broaden our students' understanding of how the modern age was shaped through the investigation of "Revolutions" and their consequences. � British History 1625-1701 (30%) � The Origins and Course of the French Revolution 1774 to 1799 (20%) � Field work: "In search of the Revolution" Paris/Versailles L6th Upper Sixth: Students explore a controversy of choice alongside their class study of Anglo-Irish relations. � Anglo-Irish Relations (1774-1923) (30%) � Coursework: Research an historical controversy of choice (historiography) (20%) � Field work: "Contested memories of conflict" Dublin, Boyne Valley and Belfast
What you need to get on
48 points 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
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
East Road, Lancaster, LA1 3EF
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