History - Modern

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

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• 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.

  • Britain 1783 – 1885: a broad sweep of the industrial revolution, and the changing face of politics: Pitt, Peel and Disraeli, plus social reform

  • 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

  

• Entry Requirements

  Overall requirements for the A Level Programme at Runshaw College require a minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at Grade 5, in 5 separate national curriculum subjects (including a minimum of grade 4 in both English and Maths). It is expected that most students will study 3 subjects – the option of doing 4 subjects for students who have an average GCSE grade profile of 8 or above will be considered on an individual basis. For more information on your future career path, visit www.informedchoices.ac.uk. View all our A Level courses in detail by clicking here.

  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.