A Level History (Crisis, Conflict and Communism)

"My adherence to the Communist Party is the logical outcome of my whole life." Pablo Picasso

Crisis, Conflict and Communism focuses on life under Communist regimes in the twentieth century, including democracy and dictatorships in Germany from 1919-1963 and tsars, revolution and communists in the Soviet Union from 1855-1964.

About the Course

You will also study England in Revolution: the early Stuarts, civil wars, and Cromwell from 1603-1660, and you will be able to choose from a range of coursework topics, which currently include: witch hunts in early modern Europe c.1450-1750, the French Revolution: Robespierre and the Terror 1793-94, and the end of the British Empire in Kenya.

Students can only take one History course at the College.

Opportunities unique to this course

You will be provided with a wealth of resources and individual support to help you get the most out of this course. There is a thriving student-run History society.

• Tsars and Communists: Russia and its Rulers, 1855-1964.
• War to Wall: Democracy and Dictatorships in Germany, 1919-63.
• England in Revolution: The Early Stuarts, Civil Wars and Cromwell, 1603-1660

Consists of three written exams and one non-exam assessment:

Paper 1: England 1603-60: The Civil Wars and Cromwell (1hr 30mins, 25%)

Paper 2: Germany 1918-63: Weimar, Nazi Germany and the Division of Germany (1hr, 15%)

Paper 3: Russia 1855-1964: Tsars and Communists (2hr 30mins, 40%)

Non-examined assessment: 3000-4000 word essay (20%)

You need to be qualified by both the relevant Admissions Score AND the predicted GCSE grade for each A level you apply for.

Please go to the College website to find the most up-to-date entry requirements for each A level that we offer: https://www.hillsroad.ac.uk/study-with-us/a-level-subjects

You can also visit www.hillsroad.ac.uk/apply to find out more about making your application.

History graduates pursue a wide range of careers including journalism, law, accountancy, management, the civil service, teaching, research and heritage work.

For more information and to read the FAQs for this subject visit www.hillsroad.ac.uk/history-crisis-conflict-and-communism