AS/A Level History
- Graig Campus
The study of history provides a fascinating contrast of periods, personalities and approaches. It helps us understand the lives of people who have lived before us and the way in which they have shaped the world in which we live. Study of the subject sharpens the critical faculties and the skills developed can be used in many other fields.
This history A-level course enables students to study recent twentieth century European history, alongside the more traditional British Tudor history and this contrasts with the American international history dimension.
These topics allow students to develop into well-rounded historians and develop the skills and attributes most universities look favourably upon. The department provides opportunities to participate in the Lessons from Auschwitz project with the Holocaust Educational Trust and hosts a programme of visiting lecturers from experts in the field. Students have also been supported in completing an Welsh Baccalaureate independent project in history to assist with applications to Oxbridge and Russell Group universities to study single or joint history degrees. We have had great success in preparing students for Oxbridge and Russell Group university applications and interviews.
Course details
- Full time
- Face-to-Face
Admin Fee: £25
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The department consistently receives outstanding exam results There are opportunities for lively class discussions and organised visits to universities, museums, visits, course-related performances and talks related to the A-level course.
History coursework provides the opportunity for real historical research which is vital for progressing on to higher education. Studying history develops skills that are highly valued in many professions, particularly law, researcher posts in various media outlets, journalism, teaching/lecturing, archivists, and so on. A very high percentage of students go on to study at university and many complete single or joint honours history degrees with partner subjects such as law, politics and modern foreign languages.
Unit 1 - Option 1
- Government, rebellion and society in Wales and England c.1485-1603
Unit 2 – Option 8
- Part 1: Weimar and its challenges c.1918-1933
Unit 3 - Option 8
- The American century c.1890-1990
Unit 4 Option 8
- Germany: democracy and dictatorship c.1918-1945
- Part 2: Nazi Germany c.1933-1945
Unit 5 - Coursework -
- Currently focused on a pathway that emphasises political change and conflict. There are four approved titles to choose from.
A-levels provide an excellent basis for progression to higher level qualifications such as degrees or higher national diplomas. The history specialist may become an academic, lawyer, teacher, librarian, archivist or museum officer. The study of history is also valuable in gaining entry to journalism, broadcasting, politics, the civil service, and a wide variety of management posts in business and commerce.
Several of our students have gone on to study history at prestigious universities including Oxford, Cambridge, Bristol and King’s London, and other Russell and Sorrel Group Universities.
Recent students are currently studying history at Oxford and geography at Cambridge Universities after completing their A-level in history with us in Coleg Sir Gâr.
AS Level
100% exams over two papers.
A2 - A Level
20% coursework, 80% exams over two papers.
A minimum of six GCSEs at grades A*-C To include: GCSE English Language and/or GCSE History at a B grade or above. Students who have not taken GCSE History but have a high level of ability in related subjects will be considered for entry.
All learners are required to pay an administration fee of £25 prior to enrolment.
You will need to provide your own stationery and may also incur costs if the department arranges educational visits.