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A Level History (Crisis, Conflict and Communism)
Hills Road Sixth Form College
Hills Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 8PE
Available start dates
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Course Summary
"My adherence to the Communist Party is the logical outcome of my whole life." Pablo Picasso
Crisis, Conflict and Communism focuses upon life under dictatorships (communist and anti-communist) in the twentieth century, including the Soviet Union, East Germany and Nazi Germany.
About the Course
Crisis, Conflict and Communism focuses upon life under Communist regimes in the twentieth century, including the Soviet Union and East Germany. Both our History courses include the study of a period of British history, and a free choice (made once you are in Year 12) from a range of coursework topics. There is a thriving student-run History Society which organises an annual two-day conference and regular screenings of historical films.
The extensively-resourced History website includes a range of additional reading resources on both topics central to your courses and other historical topics. Playlists on YouTube and 'Clickview' enable you to consolidate your learning or revise using relevant documentary excerpts, and the department's website includes a number of overview/revision podcasts, which students have found immensely valuable.
Course Details
- Tsars and Communists: Russia and its Rulers, 1855-1964.
- War to Wall: Democracy and Dictatorships in Germany, 1919-63.
- Invasion and War: The Glorious Revolution and the Making of Georgian Britain, 1678-c.1760.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
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%)
Entry requirements
You need to be qualified by both the 1) relevant admissions score AND 2) for the subjects you are applying for:
1) Admissions scores
The indicative Minimum Entry Admissions Score for History is 58*
Calculate your admissions score at www.hillsroad.ac.uk/calculator
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2) Subjects and grades required
Option a: GCSE grade 6 in History
Option b: GCSE grade 6 in English Language or 6 in English Literature, 4 in History if studied
Before making your application, visit www.hillsroad.ac.uk/apply and give yourself the best chance of achieving our entry criteria.
*The admissions scores are an indicative guide to help applicants understand how places have previously been allocated, they should not be taken as a definitive prediction of equivalent scores for entry to the College in 2022, which will depend on application patterns for that year. Please submit your application to the College even if your score is a few points below the relevant admissions score.
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History is one of the most widely respected A Level subjects and is repeatedly cited by admissions tutors at the most competitive universities as good preparation for their courses, particularly those in law, politics, economics, English, modern languages, art history, archaeology, philosophy, sociology and theology.
For more information and to read the FAQs for this subject visit www.hillsroad.ac.uk/history-crisis-conflict-and-communism
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