History

Assessment

Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations 30% In search of the American Dream: the USA, c1917–96 Paper 2: Depth Study 20% South Africa, 1948–94: from apartheid state to ‘rainbow nation’ Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth 30% Britain: losing and gaining an empire, 1763–1914 Coursework 20% Assessment of ability to carry out an historical enquiry, analysing and evaluating historical interpretations, and organising and communicating the findings.