GCSE History Modern World

The Course

The History GCSE is an exciting combination of history from different periods through time, comprising of topics from the Medieval, Early Modern and the Modern era.  If you opt for History, you will have the chance to study The Development of Germany, 1919-1991 (Nazi Germany, the Holocaust and the importance of Berlin in the Cold War) and The USA: A Nation of Contrasts, 1919-1929 (including the Jazz Age, the economic boom and problems people faced, such as racism). You will also have the opportunity to explore The Elizabethan Age, 1558-1603 (including the “Golden Age” of entertainment and threats to Elizabeth’s power like the Spanish Armada) and the Changes in Health and Medicine in Britain, 500AD to the present day (the development of surgery, treatment of disease and advances in medical knowledge). Students will follow the Eduqas specification for each of these topics.

Who will do well in History?

Students of all abilities who enjoy learning about the past.  Students who have an enquiring mind, an interest in the world around them and who enjoy a subject which involves discussion, evaluating the evidence and justifying their opinions.  Students will develop their understanding of the world today by studying people and events in the past, and their importance in the present.  Students will learn to approach and handle historical evidence and data, which will develop their analytical and decision-making skills.  Students will be given the chance to work independently, in groups and to present their findings. Ultimately students will be assessed based on their written work in the final exams.  However, we try to give students the chance to present their knowledge and understanding in a variety of ways.

Staff contacts: Mr T Langdon    Mr T Weaver       Curriculum Leaders for History