KS4 Syllabus

Number of Sessions Per Week: 3 x 50 minute lessons

Homework: Twice per week

At St. Joseph’s,  History is a very successful and popular GCSE option. It provides students with an opportunity to study the past in a structured way, looking at the reasons behind the conflicts that led to the two World Wars. It also allows students an in depth study of Britain, Germany and America 1919 – 1939. During the course students will be taught to discuss important historical issues, analyse events, write essays and evaluate sources to detect motive, bias and reliability. These are all essential skills in the workplace.

Assessment

Assessment for the GCSE is based on two examination papers (75%) and two pieces of Controlled Assessment (25%).

Career Possibilities

History opens the minds of students and should develop a questioning attitude. Possible careers include: Law, Medicine, Journalism, Police, Social Work, Civil Service, Teaching, Librarian, and Archaeology.