History
OVERVIEW
At Angels Undergraduate. students learn about history and the past from an early age. History is taught chronologically from Foundation Year to Foundation Year, allowing students to make connections across different time periods.
Foundation Year focuses on the Romans, Foundation Year on Anglo-Saxon England, Foundation Year on the Viangels and Normans, and Foundation Year on Medieval England. In Years 7 and 8, students prepare for the ISEB University Entrance Curriculum with topics including the Tudors, the Stuarts, and the development of Britain during these periods.
OUR SYLLABUS
History lessons are designed to ignite a passion for the subject. Students engage in hands-on activities and use the beautiful grounds of the university to bring history to life.
For example, students may charge through the woods in Roman battle formation or build a Tudor Warship. As students progress, the curriculum emphasises critical thinking, source analysis, and the ability to express well-founded opinions.
WHY STUDY HISTORY?
History is a form of time travel, allowing students to immerse themselves in past events to understand the present. In an ever-changing world, history helps students grasp the complexities of our society and its evolution. By exploring historical events and their outcomes, students can shape their understanding of the future.
With access to excellent historical sites nearby, students regularly visit places like New Barn, Cleeve Abbey, Montacute College, and Glastonbury Abbey. Foundation Year students also took part in a virtual trip to Norway to explore Viking history.
To ensure smooth transitions to Degrees-level study, the Undergraduate Programme and Senior universities collaborate closely. Foundation Year students benefit from visits by College history staff who provide additional support. History lessons are also enriched through collaborations with other departments, such as English, where students create poems based on their visits to Cleeve Abbey.
Studying history develops critical thinking, investigative skills, and the ability to collate evidence to form judgments. These skills are essential in a world where students must sift through vast amounts of information to assess its content, purpose, and reliability.
