Curriculum Leader of Learning:	Mrs K Ellis
	ellisk@christofidelis.org.uk
Course Studied:	Pearson GCSE History

 

Why study History?

The History GCSE studies some of the most significant and monumental events in history, as well as developing a wide range of historical and analytical techniques. History is a demanding but interesting subject, the study of which is sought after by Universities and employers.

Course Outline

Paper 1: Crime and Punishment in Britain, c1000-present and Whitechapel, c1870-1900: crime, policing and the inner city (30% of the GCSE)
Paper 2: Superpower relations and the Cold War 1941-1991 and Henry VIII and his ministers, 1509-40 (40% of the GCSE)
Paper 3: Modern Depth Study: Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918-1939 (30% of the GCSE)

How is the course assessed?

There are three examinations at the end of year 11:
Paper 1 1 hour 20 minutes (30% of the GCSE)
Paper 2 1 hour 50 minutes (40 % of the GCSE)
Paper 3 1 hour 30 minutes (30% of the GCSE)

What do the History subject ambassadors think?

“I chose History because it is brilliant. Choose History and learn about the greatest figures and events from the past. The course is really interesting and builds on from the skills and topics that you learn in years 7-9. Everyone says that there is lots of writing in History. This isn’t true. The class workbooks, knowledge homeworks and revision materials we are given really make it easy to learn and understand. It is a great subject and I look forward to our lessons”

Where can this course lead?

History provides many valuable skills essential for a whole variety of occupations from law to business. It also allows students to investigate many different aspects of the past that they will find interesting and which are still relevant in today’s world. Please visit the History careers page on Firefly for more details.

Career inspiration
From careers you know to opportunities you might never have imagined, discover where studying this subject could lead. Select the career to go to more information:

Career	What could you do?
Lawyer (Solicitor or Barrister)	Use evidence, research and persuasive arguments to advise clients, protect people’s rights and present cases in court.
Museum Curator	Develop collections and exhibitions that bring history to life.
Intelligence Analyst	Research information to help identify security threats.
Archaeologist	Investigate the past through historical sites and discoveries.
Documentary Researcher	Investigate people, events and stories for television productions.
Heritage Consultant	Help protect historic buildings and places during new developments.