History A Level
St Wilfrids Catholic High School
Cutsyke Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF7 6BD

Course Summary
The course has two units
-
The consolidation of the Tudor dynasty in England, 1485 - 1603
-
Revolution and Dictatorship :Russia and the Soviet Union, 1917 - 1953
There is also a Historical investigation into Civil Rights in the USA, 1865-1994
Course Details
The course has two units
-
The consolidation of the Tudor dynasty in England, 1485 - 1603
-
Revolution and Dictatorship :Russia and the Soviet Union, 1917 - 1953
There is also a Historical investigation into Civil Rights in the USA, 1865-1994
How will it be delivered?
Two exams, each exam worth 40% of the A level.
The Historical Investigation which will be a piece of extended writing (3000-3500 words) is worth 20%
Entry requirements
If History studied at GCSE a grade 5 is required. It is also strongly recommended that you have a grade 5 in English.
To apply visit our website https://stwilfridsbkcat.applicaa.com/
Your next steps...
History is highly valued by Universities as an A level choice. Most of our A Level History students go on to study at university, with many of them reading History, English, Politics or Law.
A Level History can open doors to a wide range of careers:
- Law
- Teaching
- Journalism
- Civil Service
- Roles within Business
For more courses like this, check our courses page.