Component 1: Breadth Study – The Tudors: England, 1485-1547

The Tudors course allows students to study in breadth issues of change, continuity, cause and consequence in this period considering how the Tudors restored and developed the powers of the monarchy, how England was governed during this period, relations with foreign powers, society and the economy, intellectual and religious changes and how important key groups and individuals were to the Tudor period.

Part one: consolidation of the Tudor Dynasty: England, 1485-1547

Students will look at the reigns of Henry VII and Henry VIII. Themes will be their consolidation of power, their character and aims, the system of government, relationships with Scotland and other foreign powers, society, the economy and religion.

Component 2: Depth Study – Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918-1933

The depth study looks at a period of German history during which a newly developed democratic form of government gave way to a dictatorial regime. It explores political concepts such as ‘left’ and ‘right’, nationalism, liberalism as well as ideological concepts such as racialism, anti-Semitism and Social Darwinism. It also encourages reflection on how governments work and the problems of democratic states as well as consideration of what creates and sustains a dictatorship.

Part one: the Weimar Republic, 1918-1933

Students will look at how the Weimar Republic was established and the problems of the early years up to 1924. They will also cover the Golden Age looking at economic, political and social developments and finally the collapse of democracy between 1928 and 1933 which saw the rise of the Nazis.

Component 1: Breadth Study – The Tudors: England, 1485-1603

Part two: England: turmoil and triumph, 1547-1603

This course focuses on Henry VIII’s children – Edward VI, Mary Tudor and Elizabeth I.

Students will consider the problems of succession, relations with foreign powers, religious and social changes during their reigns.

Component 2: Depth Study – Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918-1945

Part two: Nazi Germany, 1933-1945

This course focuses on Hitler’s consolidation of power, the Terror State and economic and social policies.

Students will also look at the Racial State, anti-Semitism and the treatment of Jews. They will finish off looking at the impact of the Second World War.

Component 3: Historical Investigation – Personal study of approx. 100 years

Students also have to complete a personal study based on a topic of student’s choice. This has to take the form of a question in the context of approximately 100 years. This will culminate in a 3500-4500 word essay completed by Christmas of Year 2.