A Level History - Modern
Study the rise of the Nazis in Germany and the Industrial Revolution. A Level Modern History is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to study a range of topics between 1783-1991 such as Britain, Democracy and Nazism. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this subject typically progress onto a range of degree courses including: Law, English and History.
- Course Information
- Course Code
- LAHIMO
- Exam Board
- AQA
- Attendance Pattern
- Daytime
- Course Level
- Level 3
- Study Mode
- Full Time
- Course Location
- Langdale Road, Leyland
- Age Group
- School Leavers (16-18)
- Course Duration
- 2 years
- Overview
History is a traditional A Level providing you with a variety of life skills that will take you to any career area!
Your teachers will provide expert knowledge, guidance and support and are either examiners or have experience as examiners.
We offer excellent enrichment through guest lectures and our very own History Journal as part of the History Academy. We also offer study visits to places as diverse as Auschwitz, Westminster and the Imperial War Museum.
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Britain 1783 – 1885: a broad sweep of the industrial revolution, and the changing face of politics: Pitt, Peel and Disraeli, plus social reform
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Democracy & Nazism: Germany 1918 – 1945: an in-depth study of the rise of the Nazis under the Weimar Republic and the establishment of a totalitarian dictatorship
Course Highlights:
Trips to Germany, Poland, France and London
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- Entry Requirements
Our A Level programme requires a minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at Grade 5.
This must include a Grade 5 in English and History (if taken), otherwise another written subject.
- How will I be assessed?
The first year of the course will be assessed internally. The A Level includes two written examinations (80%) and coursework (20%) taken in Year 2.
- Progression Pathway
This traditional A Level subject provides students with a variety of life skills that will take them to any career area: asking (the right!) questions, researching answers, evaluating information, making informed judgements, writing clearly, coherently and with conviction.
Most History students go on to higher education and read a wide variety of subjects at degree level. Subsequently, they enter careers as diverse as law, business management, politics, teaching, banking, retailing, the media and publishing.
Former History students are now working as barristers, lecturers, journalists, accountants, medics and writers.
- National Careers Service
For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please follow this link to the National Careers Service.
