Whether you are a returning student from Year 11 or brand new to our school community, you are most welcome & we wish you every success with your studies. Remember, we are here to support you.

The Department currently includes:

Mrs E Young - Lead teacher of History, who will lead on Component 2 - Germany.

Ms N Begovic, who will lead on Component 1 - Tudors

Mr l Pedder, who will be working across these two core components.

Component 3 - Coursework will be co-led by Mrs Young & Mr Pedder.

You can contact us in-person or feel free to email us:

e.young@sst.viat.org.uk

n.begovic@sst.viat.org.uk

l.pedder@sst.viat.org.uk

A-Level History at SST, builds on your understanding of the past through experiencing a broad & balanced course of study. The advanced study of History will further develop your interest & enthusiasm for the discipline by understanding its intrinsic value & significance it holds in helping you understand our world. A Level History compliments future studies in the Arts, Anthropology, Humanities, Social Sciences, & Law faculties at university. Experience of independent research & critical analysis skills are looked upon favourably by a wide range of employers, for example those in Journalism, Psychology, Philosophy, Economics, Law, Politics & Diplomacy, Social Care, Archaeology & Heritage sector.

A Level History will allow you to:

• Acquire an understanding of different identities within society & an appreciation of aspects such as social, cultural, religious & ethnic diversity

• Improve as effective & independent learners, & as critical & reflective thinkers with curious & enquiring minds, developing your ability to ask relevant significant questions

• Acquire an understanding of the nature of historical study, that history is concerned with judgements based on available evidence & historical judgements are provisional

• Organise & communicate your historical knowledge & understanding in different ways, arguing a case & reaching substantiated judgements.

Linear Assessment- AQA A-Level History

Component 1 - The Tudors, 1485-1603:

Breadth study with

interpretations

150-minute exam

40% of A-Level

Component 2 - Democracy & Nazism, Germany, 1918-1945:

Depth study with sources

150-minute exam

40% of A-Level

Component 3 - Historical Investigation

(Personal study)

Coursework

20% of A-Level

1. Start Tudor Word Bank - only terms from Chapter 1

2. Complete the Tudors Introductory Task

3. Re-Read Chapter 1, p.1-10

4. Then, you're ready to choose!

1. Read Chapter 1, p.1-11

2. Start Germany Word Bank - only terms from Chapter 1

3. Complete the Germany Introductory Task

4. Re-Read Chapter 1, p.1-11

5. Then, you're ready to choose!