At least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language at grade 5 or above and Maths at grade 4 or above.
Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
History helps you understand how societies change and why key events shape the world today. You’ll study Russia, Britain and the USA, building skills in analysing causes, consequences and interpretations. It’s ideal for exploring big questions and developing clear, persuasive writing. This helps build confidence, motivation and strong independent learning habits.
Further information
Great for students who enjoy reading, debating ideas and understanding different perspectives. You’ll strengthen analytical thinking, research skills and confidence expressing judgements. You will build confidence, motivation and independent learning habits.
- Britain 1951–2007: social change, governments and global role with applied examples
- Extended writing: structured arguments on major themes with applied examples through real scenarios
- Historical enquiry: interpreting evidence and viewpoints with applied examples through real scenarios
- Russia 1855–1964: autocracy, revolution and leadership with applied examples through real scenarios
- US context: causes and tensions leading to Civil War with applied examples through real scenarios
History opens doors to degrees in humanities, law, journalism, politics and teaching. Careers include public service, research, heritage, media and roles requiring strong analysis and communication—skills valued across many sectors. This helps build confidence, motivation and strong independent learning habits. You’ll develop practical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills.
Lessons use mini-lectures, debate, group work, source evaluation and independent research. Assessment includes written exams and a coursework investigation that builds planning, referencing and extended-writing skills in a supportive environment. This helps build confidence, motivation and strong independent learning habits. You’ll develop practical thinking, communication and problem-solving skil