Subject Intent: Why History?
Our History curriculum intends to help students understand the significance of historical events, the role of individuals in history and the nature of change over time. A History A-Level will help students gain a deeper understanding of the past through political, social, economic and cultural perspectives. These skills are vital for young people as they start to develop a wider awareness of the political world around them.
What will I study?
Paper 1 - The British Empire, 1857–1967
This unit assesses the rise and fall of the British Empire, allowing students to study in breadth issues of change, continuity, cause and consequence. The following themes are explored:
- Imperial policy
- Expansion and Contraction of Empire
- Trade and Commerce
- Attitudes to Empire
- Relations with indigenous peoples
- The end of Tsarism in Russia
- The establishment of the Communist dictatorship
- Stalin's rise to power
- Stalin's rule in the 1930s
- The Great Patriotic War
History
Please note: Subject videos have been filmed from colleges across our Trust.
What are lessons like in this subject?
In History we engage learners with sources and text written by historians and use these to interpret events from the past. We use IT quizzes to test student content, whilst prompting students to beat their best score.
We promote academic literature which supports student learning and invite guest speakers who are passionate about their subject.
What our
students
History is unique, as it has not only enriched my knowledge of the past but it has also provided me with critical thinking skills that are incredibly valuable for both college and later life.
Pharrell Gordon, The King’s School
