History
Results 2017 |
25% A*-A |
Results 2018 |
33% A*-B |
Results 2022 |
26% A* - A |
Results 2023 |
81% A*-C |
Results 2024 |
67* A*-C, 100% pass rate |
Course Leader |
Natasha O'Dowd |
Examination Board |
OCR |
Assessment |
Written examinations 80% Coursework 20% |
What will you study?
A Level History is a study of four fascinating periods in history, loosely themed around the topic of empire. For the examined units, Year 12 study Britain 1930-97, including a case study on Churchill and Britain 1930-1951, and African Kingdoms c1400-c1800. Students will move on to study the Origins and Growth of the British Empire in Year 13, which includes studies of the British in America, the Caribbean and India. The fourth area of study forms the coursework, or Non Examined Assessment, portion of the A-level and can be selected by students themselves. They can choose to develop an aspect of content that we are studying for the examined units or select a topic that allows them to study a period or theme in history that is of personal interest to them, supported by their teachers. This is something we believe is unique to V6 in the city and enables students to develop independent study skills that will help them at university, whilst providing access to topics that might not be available as part of the examined curriculum.
alleled training in carrying out research, building an argument, interpreting what you read and critical analysis. While the context for developing these skills is some fascinating history, they are all transferable to your day-to-day life
Future Pathways
Whilst History is particularly a facilitating subject for law, journalism, politics and the civil service, it is also helpful for a career in diverse areas such as finance, business, the heritage sector. The subject also provides excellent training in skills such as independent research, critical thinking, formulating an argument and drawing conclusions from evidence.
Extra Curricular Opportunities
Academic historian lectures in Bristol
The British Library, London
Holocaust Education Trust’s - “Lessons from Auchwitz"
National Maritime Museum, London
The Churchill War Rooms, London
SUBJECT SPECIFIC PRESENTATIONS AND HOLIDAY TASKS
Please click the below link to take you to a page listing subject presentations and summer holiday tasks for Year 11 students entering V6 Sixth Form in September.
