Early Modern History (1485-1799)
Course Information
- Course Type School Leaver
- Subject Area Humanities and Social Sciences
- Qualification A Level 🧩
- Study Mode: Full Time
- Course Level Level 3
- Course Length 2 years
This course can be combined with others and goes particularly well with Politics, Classics, English Literature, Sociology and Law. Note you cannot take both Early and Later Modern History together.
Overview
This course is for you if you are a keen historian and avid reader. It goes slightly further back in time to satisfy your thirst for knowledge. If you feel that you need a wider historical experience after having studied a lot of twentieth century history in school, then this could be the course that you are looking for.
Who is this course for?
Choose this course if you enjoy finding out about how and why historical events happen and what the consequences of these events are. Lessons are suited to those who enjoy debating and developing arguments about historical issues.
- What you will study
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You will take an AS Level in the first year of this course.
On this course you will:
- Develop skills of research and show evidence of written arguments through independent research
- Attend guest lectures delivered by university professors from places such as the University of Exeter and University of Southampton
- Read widely and learn through research and discussion, as well as in lectures
What topics will I study?
- Britain 1625-1701: Conflict Revolution and Settlement
- France in Revolution, 1774-99
- Rebellion and Disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603
- Side taking in the English Civil War (coursework)
- Assessment
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Written examination and by submission of a piece of coursework.
- Entry Requirements
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You will need eight GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including English Language and Maths).
Progression and careers
This course is excellent preparation for a History degree. It is also ideal if you would like to pursue a career in the civil service, journalism, law and teaching, as well as specific history careers such as museum work and archaeology.
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