“Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”

What We Study - AQA History A-Level 7042

Students will explore a depth subject (British Empire) which is thematic in it’s approach. This means you will try to find examples of continuity and change as the course progresses. For example why the independence movements in India and Ireland shared similarities but also crucial differences.

For Paper 2 you will explore a topic in depth (Weimar & Nazi Germany). This will explore original source material and develop your understanding about how finncial crisis and systemic prejudice can result in the most appalling acts of violence.

For the NEA (coursework) you will explore a topic of your choosing pre 1867.

Beyond the curriculum

History is a subject that allows for numerous opportunities to broaden your knowledge outside of the classroom. As a historian you will visit the National Archives in Year 13 to learn about original source material and how it can be utilised as well as how to encourage you to be an independent researcher.

Our current Year 13’s had the opportunity to visit Belgium and explore WW1 battlefield sites linking in with the early part of the Germany course as it reeled from the horrors of WW1.

Students are also encouraged to join the Politics trip to Parliament where you can better understand the dynamics of Party politics and how this may have impacted the expansion and regression of Empire.

Where it might lead 

Journalism – You will be tasked with independent research and forming evidence based conclusions

Law – Historians will become familiarised in analysing various kinds of evidence in order to prove or disprove theories and arguments

Marketing – History encourages you to enquire and seek different viewpoints

Civil Service – History gives you a strong grounding in understanding the complexity of government and an appreciation of different systems

Education – A large number of students go on to study History at Masters Level so they can continue to work in the historical field researching