A Level History
Course summary
Why should I study it? History is an exciting course in which students will gain a broad overview and assess the historical significance of events, ideas, attitudes and beliefs and how these influenced behaviours and action. Students study a period of British history to develop an in-depth understanding of attitudes, beliefs and structures of society. This is the ideal course for you if: • You have an interest in the world around you, society and how it has developed • You like learning about people, how they interact, and what motivates them • You like learning about different countries, societies and cultures • You enjoy discussion and debate and you like to develop your own views • You enjoy research and analysing material to check for bias and propaganda. History is extremely valuable in many careers including: architecture, business, civil service, journalism, law, media, medicine, law enforcement, politics, teaching, research, tourism, marketing, product development and economics.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
BTEC / GCSE / Cambridge National / i GCSE qualifications | 5 btec / gcse / cambridge national / i gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
History | Grade 6 in History | — |
As published by the school
Grade 6 in GCSE History
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Assessment
Course Content and Assessment Year 12: Russia 1917-91: from Lenin to Yeltsin (breadth study with interpretations) 3 questions: Sections A and B will be essays to assess understanding of the period in breadth. Section C will assess the ability to analyse and evaluate historical interpretations. 2 hours and 15 mins 30% of A level Year 12: Mao’s China, 1949-76 (Depth study) Section A assesses source analysis and evaluation skills. Section B is an essay that assesses understanding of the period in depth. 1 hour 30 mins 20% of A level Year 13: The British Experience of warfare, c1780-1918 (Themes in breadth with aspects in depth) Section A assesses source analysis and evaluation skills. Section B is an essay that assesses understanding of the period in depth and Section C assess understanding the period in breadth. 2 hours and 15 mins 30% of A level Year 13: Coursework: Analysing and evaluating Historians interpretations of the past Single assignment on a question set by the school which assesses the ability to carry out an historical enquiry, analysing and evaluating historical interpretations. Between 3,000 and 4,000 words. 20% of A level
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