History
Course Type
A-Level
Exam Board
AQA
Assessment Type
Exam and Coursework
Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs at grade 5 or above in different subjects including English and Maths and recommended grade 6 in History.
Course Overview
Year 12
Unit 1
The Quest for Political Stability: Germany 1871-1991
Unit 2
Wars and Welfare: Britain in Transition 1906-1957
Year 13
Unit 1
The Quest for Political Stability: Germany 1871-1991
Unit 2
Wars and Welfare: Britain in Transition 1906-1957
Unit 3
Historical Enquiry (NEA)
Personal Study: The Tudor Century 1485-1603
Where will it lead?
A History A-level is a much sort after qualification as it teaches you valuable skills such as thinking and arguing for yourself and research skills. This makes it valued by Universities and employers alike. Jobs directly related to your degree include, Academic researcher, Archivist, Heritage manager, Historic buildings inspector/conservation officer, Museum education officer, Museum/gallery curator, Museum/gallery exhibitions officer or a Secondary school teacher.