A Level History

The History course follows the AQA Specification. Students will study two modules and complete one piece of externally assessed coursework.
The Tudors 1485-1603 & The American Dream 1945-1980. Coursework/NEA – Russia 1850- 1964

The Tudors (UK History)

This period is full of religious change and dynastic challenges. Plots, executions, battles, spies, danger and mistrust.
Students will begin by studying the end of the War of the Roses, the disappearance of the Princes in the Tower and the death of King Richard III.
Students will then study the Tudor dynasty starting with Henry Tudor, his six times married son Henry VIII, the boy king Edward VI and two female firsts - Mary I and Elizabeth I.

The USA (World History)
This period of history has direct relevance to current events and debates in modern day America. What does ‘separate but equal mean’? Who is classed as a ‘citizen of the USA’? These questions where debated over 100 years ago but are still being argued about today. Find out why. Students will study the following presidents; Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford & Carter. This takes in arguments about equality, civil rights and the violent reactions of extremist groups such as the KKK and The White Camellia’s. Students look at the 13th,14 and 15th amendments to the US constitution and why the 14th from 1866 may be amended by modern day politicians

Coursework/NEA (100 year period)
This is a study of 100 years of Russian history. It will encompass the following key people –
Tsar Alexander II
Tsar Alexander III
Tsar Nicholas II
Lenin
Stalin
Khrushchev
Themes will include – Autocracy, Repression, War, Revolution and Conflicts

Students are encouraged to choose A level Politics as it complements the study of this option, but this is not essential.