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GCSE History

History is an option for pupils in Year 10 to choose if they wish to continue to study the subject in Years 11 & 12. The following CCEA Specification is taught and has proven very popular with the pupils.

  • Weimar & Nazi Germany

  •  Modern Northern Irish History – ‘The Troubles’

  • The Cold War

Assessment

All pupils must sit two written papers – Paper 1 and Paper 2

  • Paper 1 – 50% of marks
  • Paper 2 – 30% of marks
  • Coursework – 20% of marks

Pupils click HERE for more information about GCSE History.