AS/A Level History
Exam Board
Edexcel
Entry Requirements
Students require a minimum of 5 A*-C grades at GCSE or equivalent, including a B grade or above in English. GCSE History is NOT essential.
Course Outline
A fascinating look at the modern world through the critical eyes of a social historian. In particular students focus on:
- The Russian Revolution – Communism, Revolution and change; Life and Liberty in the USA – Martin Luther King, Malcolm X and JF Kennedy
- Mass media, popular culture and social change in modern Britain – the impact of radio, cinema and television, youth culture and the rise of the internet
Assessment
One examination in January and one examination in June.
Into the future …
History is one of the most respected A Levels. It enables students to progress on to various degree courses. It is also highly respected by employers in law, finance, journalism, media, public relations, social policy and the civil service.