Over two years we follow two nations at pivotal moments, with the trauma of civil wars forcing significant change that still ripples through societies today.

Our British unit follows the Tudor dynasty, a time of radical change in terms of government, trade, religion and culture, when England was transformed from a war-torn state to a wealthy, global power.

For our world history, you’ll study the Cold War from 1945 to 1991. You will see how the rivalry between the USA and USSR impacted countries in Asia, Africa, Europe and Central and South America, and how this impact is still being felt today.

For your independent study, you will look at the African American civil rights movement in the USA across a 100-year period.

We study both exam units across the two years. Our British history unit has a focus on historical debates, whilst our Cold War unit has primary sources as a core aspect.

You’ll be taught in seminar-style lessons with readings set and discussions. You’ll be supported to write academically.

We offer opportunities to get involved with essay and debating competitions, guest lectures and visits.

Two exams plus one coursework essay (3500 words).

History A Level offers lots of transferable skills such as logical argumentation, strong communication skills, processing and analysis, which sets candidates apart for university or apprenticeship applications.

It’s a common misconception that history graduates don’t earn as much as their STEM counterparts. They often go into management or law, earning substantial salaries and have high job satisfaction. It’s also a great route into journalism, business, politics, media and international relations.