History in the Sixth Form
The period studied is the sixteenth century when the foundations of much of the modern world were laid - politically, religiously, culturally and intellectually. It has the advantage for the Sixth Form student of perspective, containing a manageable amount of material, colourful personalities and exciting events.
History is a strongly academic subject, well regarded by Universities, through which students develop the skills to analyse a range of sources and to sustain logical and coherent lines of argument. It complements a programme of study of a broad range of subjects from Languages and Economics to the Sciences as well as other Humanities courses.
Candidates who opt for History will find that the subject is a preparation for any career which involves the selection and synthesis of material and its presentation - law, journalism, business and politics are the obvious ones. It provides a valuable background for a wide variety of opportunities for the future.
