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How is the course assessed?

20% coursework (Chinese History) 

2 x 2.5 hour exams (Stuart Britain and American Dream) 

What is the average class size?

On average we have 15 students in an A Level class.

Are the teachers specialists in the subject area?

Yes, we have all studied our specialisms to degree level as well as spending much of our free time investing in our personal areas of interest such as further reading, visits and living abroad. 

How successful have previous students been in this subject?

We have had huge success with 100% pass rate over the last 3 years and well as much higher than national average for the coursework module.

What other subjects compliment this course?

Politics (to add some key concepts and the bigger picture), English Literature (interpretation and historiography), Spanish (contributes to source analysis)

Will studying this subject allow me to go to university?

Definitely, it is a high level academic subject which carries weight with Russell Group Universities. It also has many transferable skills which can be used in many career paths. 

What careers can the subject lead to?

Law, journalism, medicine, teaching, research, business and politics