GCSE History

Our modules have a range of focuses, with the USA module focusing on the experiences of people (social history), to Power and People allowing students understand peoples’ rights and liberties throughout a 1000 years of British history (political history). It is a challenging course, which will stretch you. However, we have big focus on literacy and developing students writing and analytical skills so they are prepared for GCSE.

Examination Board
AQA

Assessment
2 Exams – No Coursework

Unit Content
Paper one: Understanding the Modern World

• America – Opportunity and Equality: 1920-73
• Conflict and Tension between the East and West: 1945-73

Paper two: Shaping the Nation

• Britain: Power and People: c1170 to the modern day
• Elizabethan England: c1568-1603

Extra Curricular Opportunities
As a department, we run a range of extra-curricular activities including debate society, debate team, and politics society. We also run trips to Washington DC and to Berlin as well to historical sites in Britain relevant to the course.

Other Information
History GCSE is a well respected subject that will provide students with key academic skills essential for developing their ability to study at a higher level.