Why study History?

If you want to understand how the world we see today was shaped and forged, how one event and person can change the course of History and debate the very nature of “fact” itself, History at Hinchingbrooke is the course for you!

At Hinchingbrooke, we aspire to train you as Historians. Knowledge lies at the heart of our enquiries, as does our engagement with primary evidence and interpretations. The History Department also wishes you to explore the world of the individuals you study, with heritage opportunities such as trips to Berlin and Hampton Court Palace.

What does the course involve?

The coursework unit (NEA) examines Russia’s transformation from a Tsarist to a Soviet state in the period 1955-1964. The breadth of experience and expertise within the History Department allows us to offer a diverse range of topics for the exam units which will include two of the following:

• The Tudors, 1485-1603 (Breadth paper)
• Democracy and Nazism, 1918-1945 (Depth paper)
• The Making of a Superpower USA, 1865-1975 (Breadth paper)
• The English Revolution, 1625-1660 (Depth Paper)

The exact topics taught will be dependent upon staffing and timetable considerations; these will be confirmed in the summer term.

How will I be assessed?

Exam: 80% Coursework: 20%

Leading to a career in?

A Level History can lead to many career paths including Teaching, Journalism, Law, Heritage, and the Civil Service.