History

This subject will encourage you to develop your interest in the study of history and its relation to the contemporary world. 

You will develop an enquiring, critical and evidence-based approach, and reflect on and build your own values, opinions and attitudes. Within this subject, you must study the history of more than one country, a British history option and topics from a chronological range of at least 200 years. The ability to develop and sustain an argument with clarity and precision is a core part of this subject. 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Grade 5 in a GCSE History or Humanities subject

NEXT STEPS

History is a rigorous, essay-based subject which provides excellent preparation for a number of career routes including further study at undergraduate level. Its emphasis on being able to engage with and analyse a range of abstract ideas, concepts and evidence develops the sort of flexibility of mind which is valuable for a range of different professions.