HISTORY
A Level
History at Scarborough Sixth Form College
History at AS and Advanced Level involves the study of the past of both Europe
and Britain. We cover a variety of key historical events which
encompass both political and social history. History is famously
regarded as the ‘Science of Mankind’. Through the study of
dictators, economic depressions, revolutions war and famine
this course will enable you to grasp the true nature of our
ancestors and to examine and judge the choices they made. The
study of History is immensely stimulating and enjoyable in its
own right, but there is also a big emphasis on the development of transferable
skills, which both universities and employers value highly. Career opportunities
are many and varied, including teaching, librarianship, archive work, law,
management and archaeology and politics!
AS: A one year programme.
Unit 1: Britain 1930 – 1997
(Enquiry Topic Churchill 1930 – 1951)
50 % of the AS programme, 1 hr 30 minute exam
Unit 2: The French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon 1774 – 1815
50% of the AS programme, 1 hr 30 minute exam
A Level: A two year programme.
Unit 1: Britain 1930 – 1997
(Enquiry Topic Churchill 1930 – 1951)
25 % of the A Level programme, 1 hr 30 minute exam
Unit 2: The French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon 1774 – 1815
15% of the A Level programme, 1 hr exam
Unit 3: Russia and its Rulers 1855 – 1964
40% of the A Level programme, 2 hr 30 minute exam
Unit 4: Topic based essay
Independently researched essay of 3000 – 4000 words using
primary and secondary sources to evaluate differing historical
perspectives. It can be on a topic already studied or on a completely
new historical period.