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Level
A-Level
Course Length
2 Years
Timetable
Full Time
Reasons to study History
Learn about and investigate fascinating people, different societies, significant events, and diverse cultures in the past.
History is well-respected by universities and employers because of the analytical skills you develop.
Possible careers include law, journalism and teaching.
What you will study
Option 1: Modern History: In search of the American Dream: the USA, 1917–96, South Africa, 1948–94: from apartheid state to ‘rainbow nation’. The British experience of warfare, c1790–1918.
Option 2: Early Modern History. Britain, 1625–1701: conflict, revolution and settlement. Assessing political, religious, economic and social upheaval from Charles I to William and Mary. France in revolution, 1774–99. The European witch-craze c1580-c1750, case studies include Pendle and Salem.
What you will need
Interest, curiosity and a genuine desire to study the past.
Willingness to work independently.
Good literacy skills with a good pass in English Language GCSE.
How you will be assessed
Year 1 (AS) – two exams.
Year 2 (A-Level) – three exams and a 4,000-word coursework essay.
Priestley extra
Visits to France and Belgium or Washington D.C. and New York. Day trips to the Imperial War Museum and Pendle Hill. Join the college History Society and help produce our termly magazine. A range of history masterclasses across the year. Weekly Debating Society meetings.
Reading List
(Route F): Jane Shuter, Rosemary Rees et al, Searching for rights and freedoms in the 20th century.
(Route C): Oliver Bullock, Alan White, Daniel Nuttall, Revolutions in early modern and modern Europe.
For more see our website.
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Progression
Degrees in Law, Ancient History and Archaeology, teaching, politics, American studies, Philosophy. Diverse range of careers including banks, law firms, local and national government.
How to Apply
Apply for your place early to avoid disappointment!