About the course
This A Level is included within the following A Level pathways as a RECOMMENDED CORE subject: Humanities. It is included in the following pathways as a RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL SUBJECT: Business and Entrepreneurship; Creative Studies; Design and Media; English and Communications; Environment, Geography and Earth Science; Law and Legal; Medical Health; Social Sciences. However, you can choose History – British and American 20th Century with any A Level/equivalent combination (with the exception of other History A Levels) – there is plenty of choice and flexibility.
Discover how America became the superpower that it is today from 1865-1975, the period after the Civil War to the end of the Vietnam War. How is America governed? What are its attitudes to foreign powers? Is there equality in the USA? What has changed? Investigate how Britain has changed since 1951-2007. Study developments in the Welfare State, the Thatcher Revolution, controversy with the war in Iraq and the changing lives of the British people. You will also do coursework on the end of slavery in the USA.
You will study the course for 4.5 -5 (first year is 4.5 hours and second year is 5) hours per week and should expect to spend an additional 4.5 hours per on homework and private study. Mock exams are held during the first year (in February/March), but do not count towards the final A Level. Exams for the whole A-Level are held in May or June of the second year.
Entry requirements
Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including grade 4/C in English Language and Literature. If you studied History at school, you must have grade 4. A genuine interest in history.
Where next?
This qualification is well respected by employers and universities and is useful in a wide variety of careers such as journalism, law and teaching.
Work experience and employability
This course does not contain a specific work experience component but has other activities to help you develop employability skills. If you would like to undertake a work placement alongside your studies, our Employability Team can help.
What additional resources will I need?
You can subscribe to History Review, but this is also available in the Learning Resource Centre. There are also recommended textbooks for this course. The cost of all visits is kept to a minimum.
Fees information
This course is free to students aged 16-18.
Students aged 19+ will usually be charged a tuition fee, unless they meet certain eligibility criteria for fee remission. For those paying, an Advanced Learner Loan may be available. For further advice on fees, waivers and loans, please contact the Fees Co-Ordinator at Queens Drive.
Contact
For queries about the course, please contact the course leader: constance.roach@newcollege.ac.uk
For general enquiries, please contact: enrolment@newcollege.ac.uk