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IGCSE Cambridge History
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IGCSE Cambridge History

The IGCSE Cambridge History course develops students’ understanding of key international events, ideas, and individuals that shaped the modern world. Learners build strong analytical, research, and essay-writing skills by studying cause and consequence, change and continuity, and historical interpretation, preparing them for further study and informed global citizenship.

About This Course

The IGCSE Cambridge History course offers students a rigorous and engaging exploration of the modern world, helping them understand how past events have shaped contemporary societies. The course encourages learners to investigate major international developments, political systems, conflicts, and social changes, while developing a clear sense of chronology and historical context. Students are guided to think critically about the past and to recognise the complexity of historical events and decisions.

Throughout the syllabus, students study key themes such as international relations, peace and conflict, political change, and the impact of leadership and ideology. They examine significant case studies from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, analysing the causes and consequences of major events and exploring how different groups and individuals were affected. Emphasis is placed on understanding change over time, comparing different historical periods, and evaluating the significance of key developments.

A central focus of the course is the development of essential historical skills. Students learn how to analyse and interpret historical sources, assess reliability and bias, and construct well-reasoned arguments supported by evidence. Written communication is strengthened through structured essays and source-based responses, ensuring learners can express ideas clearly and persuasively.

By the end of the course, students gain a deeper awareness of the forces that have shaped the modern world and the ability to approach information with a critical and questioning mindset. The IGCSE Cambridge History qualification provides an excellent foundation for A Level studies in history and related subjects, and equips students with transferable skills valued in higher education and a wide range of careers.


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