GCSE History 2012


GCSE History 2012-14

Why should you study History at GCSE?
  • Because you enjoy it!
  • It helps you to understand the world today, and provides context for news stories such as the war in Afghanistan and the economic crisis. 
  • You gain and develop skills of research, analysis and evaluation which transfer well to many other subjects
  • Understanding and evaluating sources is vital in a world dependent on information via the media and internet.
  • It is valued highly as an academic subject by universities and employers—a qualification in History shows you can think!

What will I be studying?


1: International Relations from 1945-1991, including:

  • Origins of the Cold War
  • The Korean War
  • The crisis in Hungary in 1956
  • The Cuban missile crisis
  • The Space Race
  • The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
  • The collapse of communism in eastern Europe
  • You will also study some aspects of Twentieth Century History in depth:
  • From Tsardom to Communism: Russia, 1914-24
  • Hitler’s Germany, 1929-39
  • The USA and Vietnam, 1964-1975
 2. Some aspects of Twentieth Century History in depth:


 From Tsardom to Communism: Russia, 1914-24
  • Hitler’s Germany, 1929-39
  • The USA and Vietnam, 1964-1975

 3. You will also be studying an aspect of British History in the Twentieth Century in order to complete a Controlled Assessment.
  • In 2012 –14 this will be: The experience of the British people in the First and Second World Wars

How is the GCSE assessed?


We use the AQA board - here is their website.


Unit 1: International Relations: Conflict and Peace in the 20th Century


  • Written Paper (37.5%)
  • 1 hour 45 mins / 60 marks
Unit 2: 20th Century Depth Studies
  • Written Paper (37.5%)
  • 1 hour 45 mins / 60 marks
Unit 3: Historical Enquiry:
  • British History
  • Controlled Assessment (25%) 40 marks

What careers are suitable for historians?


Historical skills can transfer into any career, but those that are of particular appropriate for historians include the following:
  • Law
  • Politics
  • Finance
  • Management
  • Accountancy
  • Journalism
  • Publishing
  • Media / Digital Media
  • Museums
  • Libraries / Archives
  • Civil Service / Local Government
  • Security Services (MI5 and MI6!)
  • Education


Where can I find further information?




 



 
 



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