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The content has been selected to provide a modern, relevant and exciting A Level History course whilst retaining the academic rigour for which the sub…

History at S6C covers nearly 1000 years of history from the Crusades to 20th Century British Politics.…

If you are fascinated by the past, have an enquiring mind and enjoy essay writing, A level history could be for you.…

History is a subject that encourages students to critically evaluate and interpret evidence from the past in order to develop reasoned hypotheses and…

If you want to understand how the world we see today was shaped and forged, how one event and person can change the course of History and debate the v…

Sixth Form Students

This course offers breadth and scope for students to investigate topics on both English and European History. In Year 13,…

Post 16

The A-Level syllabus is an engaging and relevant course which covers a range of topics from 19th and 20th Century British,…

"There is nothing new in the world except the history you do not know." Harry Truman "You know, there's no such thing as society.…

Age range: 16-18

Students opting for A level History will need to complete four units over two years. Units 1 and 2 focus on communism in the twentieth century.…

If you have an interest in the past and how it shapes the world we live in today,…

The course will appeal to students who: > Have an interest in the way that the world has developed through the ages; > Enjoy investigation and discove…

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Year 12

You will develop an understanding of how people interact and what motivates them, why people,…

History develops students’ understanding of the past and provides them with an overview of the change and continuity in human history.…

This course offers a range of interesting and engaging historical topics with a wide breadth and depth of study.

History can lead to many related university courses but it is also held in high regard by many employers due to the vast range of skills that will be…

There are different History A-levels on offer at St Brendan's each of which covers a range of historical periods and different countries.…

This course will suit students who have an interest in the way the world has developed, enjoy investigation and discovery,…

The A level is designed to introduce students to totally new areas of History.…