History (A Level)

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https://leighacademylongfield.org.uk/post16/applying-for-post-16/

The study of British lives in the 20th Century and how they changed. For example, women, race, popular culture,health, education, transport, leisure, living standards. A compulsory sources question of Thatcher is studied from the years 1979-97 (Impact of the governments). American history 1955-92, studying popular culture, Civil Rights, Presidential policy ie Kennedy, Nixon, Carter, women’s rights. Study of Witchcraft in the 16th & 17th centuries.

The A Level History (Edexcel) content is taught in 3 topics:

• British History 1918-1997
• American History 1955-1992
• Witchcraft

There are 3 examination papers and a coursework essay:

Paper 1: British History 1918-1997 – 30% of final grade

Paper 2: American History 1955-1992 – 20% of final grade

Paper 3: Witchcraft – 30% of final grade

NEA: 4000 word essay – 20% of final grade

You must meet the overall requirements for Leigh Academy Longfield's post-16, and the requirements for this subject specifically. These can be found on our academy website:

https://leighacademylongfield.org.uk/post16/sixth-form-subjects/

Degree in History, Legal Profession, Library Information, Politics, Publishing, Journalism, Archeologist, Insurance, Museum Assistant, Trading Standards.