History GCSE has been redesigned so that students can engage with a broad and diverse study of the history of Britain and the wider world and give them skills that will support progression to further study of history and a wide range of other subjects.
Clear and coherent structure – History has a straightforward structure with four elements, assessed through three externally examined papers.
Thematic study and historic environment – this topic examines changing medicine through time c1250 to the Western Front 1914-1918.
Period studies that provide an unfolding narrative – this topic will follow the story of the Superpowers after 1945 and the development of the Cold War.
Modern non-British depth studies – the non-British in-depth study from the modern era, examines the popular topic of Germany after WW1. There is a focus on interpretations of history in this in-depth study.
Medieval and early modern British depth studies – here we examine how Britain changed after the Norman conquest, with the focus on political, social, economic and religious changes.
By investigating and analysing past events from a range of eras, the study of history enables students to gain a greater understanding of humanity and the social and cultural differences. Analysing chronology, significance, causation, change and continuity and evidence are all core aspects of our 5 year curriculum. Students study history relating to Britain from the Anglo-Saxon period through to the late 20th Century as well as wider, diverse cultures and societies.
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