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History.
Head of Faculty: Mr David Kendall
Head of Subject: Mrs Sarah Wright
History is a well-established subject in the Sixth Form at BMS. Results in recent years have been excellent with 86% of students at A2 obtaining grades A and B.
The course, combining both early modern and modern elements, is constructed from the AQA specification. This particular combination has a number of benefits for students. It gives them the opportunity to study a period of History before the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, adding breadth to their overall historical understanding. It also enables students to study modern History from an international perspective which helps them to develop a clear understanding of the key issues in the world around them. The course achieves coherence through the common themes of nationalism and rebellion.
Summary of Content
AS
- Unit 1: Britain 1483-1529
- Unit 2: The USA and Vietnam 1961-75
A2
- Unit 3: The Triumph of Elizabeth: Britain 1547-1603:
- Unit 4: Africa and European Imperialism, c1815 – 1919.
All of the topics at AS are assessed by examination at the end of Year 12. In Year 13, Unit 3 is assessed by an examination and Unit 4 is a Historical Enquiry unit which is assessed internally and moderated by AQA. The examinations will contain a combination of source-based questions and essays of varying lengths.
Many students go on to read History or related subjects such as War Studies and International Relations at University. More generally, History at A Level is excellent preparation for a wide range of degree courses and careers, particularly Law, Business and the Media.
