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History
History (A Level)
History, Philosophy and Theology
history-philosophy-and-theology
15
60147015
8747
As an A Level History student, you will investigate the complexities of Communist Russia and the People’s Republic of China (1949 to 1976). You’ll also explore British history with a key focus on protest, agitation, and reform from 1780 to 1928, while coursework will focus on the abolishment of the slave trade in Britain. You’ll also have the opportunity to take part in overseas trips to Athens or Rome, as well as getting to know British history better with a visit to the Pankhurst Centre in Manchester. As part of your studies, you’ll also experience university lectures, seminars, and workshops at the University of Hull’s acclaimed Wilberforce Institute for the Study of Slavery and Emancipation.

For the latest entry requirements for all our courses please click the following link: https://www.franklin.ac.uk/courses/course-entry-requirements


Explore the fascinating world of modern history and study the importance of civil rights and democracy for the working classes, as well as the impact of dictatorships and their tyranny on ordinary people. Make sense of the present by exploring the past and earn a versatile qualification in the process.

Complimentary courses

  • Ancient History 
  • Government & Politics 
  • English Language / Literature 
  • Criminology 
  • Law / Applied Law 
  • Geography 
  • Philosophy and Ethics
  • STEM subjects

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<ul><li>80% Examination </li><li>20% Coursework</li></ul>
<p><b><u>Possible career paths</u></b></p><p><b><u> </u></b></p><ul><li>Archaeologist&nbsp;</li><li>Archivist&nbsp;</li><li>Curator&nbsp;</li><li>Heritage Manager&nbsp;</li><li>Educator</li><li>Journalist&nbsp;</li><li>Civil Servant&nbsp;</li><li>Lawyer / Solicitor&nbsp;</li><li>PR Professional&nbsp;</li><li>Business Manager&nbsp;</li></ul><p></p>

Level 3
GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

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History (A Level)

Level
3
Type
A Level
Programme
Single
Duration (Yrs)
2

Explore the fascinating world of modern history and study the importance of civil rights and democracy for the working classes, as well as the impact of dictatorships and their tyranny on ordinary people. Make sense of the present by exploring the past and earn a versatile qualification in the process.

Complimentary courses

  • Ancient History 
  • Government & Politics 
  • English Language / Literature 
  • Criminology 
  • Law / Applied Law 
  • Geography 
  • Philosophy and Ethics
  • STEM subjects

Your Next Steps

Possible career paths

  • Archaeologist 
  • Archivist 
  • Curator 
  • Heritage Manager 
  • Educator
  • Journalist 
  • Civil Servant 
  • Lawyer / Solicitor 
  • PR Professional 
  • Business Manager 

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Course Content

As an A Level History student, you will investigate the complexities of Communist Russia and the People’s Republic of China (1949 to 1976). You’ll also explore British history with a key focus on protest, agitation, and reform from 1780 to 1928, while coursework will focus on the abolishment of the slave trade in Britain. You’ll also have the opportunity to take part in overseas trips to Athens or Rome, as well as getting to know British history better with a visit to the Pankhurst Centre in Manchester. As part of your studies, you’ll also experience university lectures, seminars, and workshops at the University of Hull’s acclaimed Wilberforce Institute for the Study of Slavery and Emancipation.

Your Assessment

  • 80% Examination
  • 20% Coursework

Our Entry Requirements

For the latest entry requirements for all our courses please click the following link: https://www.franklin.ac.uk/courses/course-entry-requirements

Back to all History, Politics, Geography & Philosophy courses
131269
4654
HI2A23S
History
History (A Level)
History, Philosophy and Theology
history-philosophy-and-theology
15
60147015
8747
As an A Level History student, you will investigate the complexities of Communist Russia and the People’s Republic of China (1949 to 1976). You’ll also explore British history with a key focus on protest, agitation, and reform from 1780 to 1928, while coursework will focus on the abolishment of the slave trade in Britain. You’ll also have the opportunity to take part in overseas trips to Athens or Rome, as well as getting to know British history better with a visit to the Pankhurst Centre in Manchester. As part of your studies, you’ll also experience university lectures, seminars, and workshops at the University of Hull’s acclaimed Wilberforce Institute for the Study of Slavery and Emancipation.

For the latest entry requirements for all our courses please click the following link: https://www.franklin.ac.uk/courses/course-entry-requirements


Explore the fascinating world of modern history and study the importance of civil rights and democracy for the working classes, as well as the impact of dictatorships and their tyranny on ordinary people. Make sense of the present by exploring the past and earn a versatile qualification in the process.

Complimentary courses

  • Ancient History 
  • Government & Politics 
  • English Language / Literature 
  • Criminology 
  • Law / Applied Law 
  • Geography 
  • Philosophy and Ethics
  • STEM subjects

False
1
<ul><li>80% Examination </li><li>20% Coursework</li></ul>
<p><b><u>Possible career paths</u></b></p><p><b><u> </u></b></p><ul><li>Archaeologist&nbsp;</li><li>Archivist&nbsp;</li><li>Curator&nbsp;</li><li>Heritage Manager&nbsp;</li><li>Educator</li><li>Journalist&nbsp;</li><li>Civil Servant&nbsp;</li><li>Lawyer / Solicitor&nbsp;</li><li>PR Professional&nbsp;</li><li>Business Manager&nbsp;</li></ul><p></p>

Level 3
GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

True
https://www.youtube.com/embed/xB3eN_5cDjU
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