Exam Board: AQA
In History you will cover four exciting and varied topics:
Hitler’s Germany: Experience a dramatic time during which Hitler came to power and plunged Germany and the world into war. You will explore how Hitler kept the support of many Germans whilst killing millions, including the Jews.
Conflict and Tension: Get the full picture of what happened in Germany from 1918 to 1939. What were the impacts of WW1 on Germany and how did this lead to the start of WW2?
The Norman Conquest: A leap back in time to meet William—Viking invader, castle builder and rebel killer!
The People’s Health: ‘Horrible History’ at its best: blood, guts and gore! You will explore surgery and treatment, become aid workers, disease hunters and medical experts.
Meden School also offer trips to support students learning. Last year students visited a castle and we have an upcoming trip to Belgium to study World War 1.
Additional Information
History is full of transferable skills, such as the ability to conduct research using different types of tools, the capacity to be a problem solver, the inspiration to be a creative thinker, an understanding of different people and societies, the skills to argue a case and to express your ideas clearly, essential debating, communication and ICT skills, and additional communication skills, such as negotiating, questioning and summarising.
History has been voted one of the top transferable subjects by Oxbridge universities. Careers include: an advertising executive, an accountant, an analyst, an archivist, an archaeologist, a broadcaster, a business professional, an explorer, a diplomat, a campaign worker, a consultant, an editor, a foreign service officer, an intelligence agent, a journalist, a lawyer, a lecturer, a legal assistant, a manager, a politician, a public relations officer, a teacher, a social worker and many more.
100% examination—two exams each worth 50% of the overall grade.