History

Course Information

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History focuses on three fascinating stages in world history, which are still hugely significant in helping us to understand the modern world: the birth of the USA, the British Empire and the Arab-Israeli Conflict.

What will I study?

• You will study how the USA began its journey from a forgotten British colony to one of the world’s superpowers.
• You will learn about how the British Empire went from an empire where ‘the sun never set’, ruling a quarter of the world’s population, to its rapid decline and the creation of the Commonwealth.
• You will evaluate the roots of the Arab-Israeli conflict, and how it developed over the twentieth century, regularly igniting into conflicts and creating a situation still smouldering today.

What makes History at #H6 different?

• You listen to talks from university lecturers or MPs.
• You visit University College London (UCL) to attend a lecture and seminar in American History from a professor.
• You go on a number of educational visits, including Parliament, Benjamin Franklin House, the Imperial War Museum, Senate House Library, as well as to any relevant exhibitions in London museums or galleries.
• You get the opportunity to apply to the numerous History summer schools run by London universities, to enhance your understanding and preparation for university.

How will I be assessed?

• 80% examination
• 20% coursework

Entry requirements

Five or more GCSE grades 9-5, including a minimum grade 6 in English and a Humanities or a Social Science related subject.

Our Tutors 

Our teachers have extensive experience in delivering the intricate content of History and the very controversial content of Politics. They maintain strong links with the industry in order to keep themselves up to date, as well as ensuring you have an experience which will equip you equally for higher education and work. Our teachers will guide you through your journey, both academically and in terms of personal development. Our teachers are your teachers.

Our students

Our students are reflective, intelligent, outspoken, ambitious and passionate. During their time at H6, our students blossom into the people they aspire to be, into tomorrow’s historian and politicians. While most of our students progress onto History and Politics Degrees and related careers, some progress onto Public Relations, Law, Journalism and teaching. Our students are you.

Your Future

While studying at H6, our students get the opportunity to take part in events in the local community and beyond, as well as take part in work experience. You will be provided with a purposeful, learner focussed experience which will enable you to become the individual and professional you want to be. Your future is our priority.

Future Careers

Historians

Teaching

Archaeology

Historical Consultancy

Progression routes

Students who complete this course usually go on to study a University Degree in History or related subjects, which are particularly favoured by admissions tutors for Law degrees.

Further progression routes include employment into fields related to the civil service, voluntary sector, journalism, public relations, education, health and other public sector jobs.