HISTORY
What is the course about?
English and Foreign History
What will I learn?
- To select and deploy historical knowledge clearly and effectively
- To present historical explanations arriving at supported judgements.
- To evaluate and use a range of source material.
When does the course start?
The course starts in September of each year.
How do I attend?
Normal daytime attendance.
Where applicable this subject may also be taken as a part time evening programme.
Who is the awarding Body?
OCR
Mod 2584: Foreign Policy 1939-63 AS
2580: The Reign of Alfred the Great 871 – 899 AS
2586:
Germany 1919-45 AS 2589: Lenin & the Establishments of Bolshevik Power 1903-24 AS
2591: Development of the Mass Media 1896-1966 A2
2592: Coursework A2
How long does the course last?
The course is taught as a one year programme.
What does this course lead on to?
You may progress to A2 level.
AS and A2 levels are recognised qualifications for a wide range of courses in Higher Education.
What subject entry requirements are there?
A pass at grade C or above at GCSE would be helpful but not essential.
Are there any other requirements?
None
How is the course assessed?
During the terms there will be assessed essays at regular intervals. Module exams are taken in June and January.
How much does the course cost?
All students who are joining a full time course and are under 19 years of age on the 1st September as their course commences, will not be required to pay tuition fees or examination fees.
Otherwise: To be confirmed.
Are there any exam fees?
Exam fees are not payable by 16-19 year olds sitting these units for the first time.
Mature students will be advised as to the exam fees when enrolling prior to the start of the course.
Whom should I contact for advice?
Pat Anderson
Tollbar B & E College
Station Road
New Waltham
Grimsby
N E Lincs
DN36 4RZTel: 01472 500505
Tony Tovar, Ext 261 (tovara@grimsby.ac.uk)
Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education
Nuns Corner
Laceby Road
Grimsby
N E Lincs
DN34 5BQ
Tel: 01472 311222
Minicom (for hearing impaired/deaf): 01472 315532
Equal opportunities (statement)
The N.E.Lincs Sixth Form College Partnership guarantees to deal fairly with and effectively with all students, staff and visitors and offer equality of opportunity on the basis of age, creed, gender, impairment, learning difficulty, marital status, national origin, race, religion or sexuality. Students have the right to expect that this will apply to them without prejudice or discrimination and that they also have the obligation to deal fairly and effectively with other students and staff regardless of age, creed, gender, impairment, learning difficulty, marital status, national origin, race, religion or sexuality. The Partnership will endeavour to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act, Part IV, which requires public bodies to make every effort to support persons with disability.
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