Studying history informs the present and gives you the skills you need to prepare for the future. Apart from being very interesting, history is useful for a host of different careers, and life too! In fact, history is very practical and teaches you vital skills that employers want. At A-Level you will unwrap more complex layers of history, delve deeper into historical evidence and debate issues that inform your understanding of the present.
All students must achieve 5 or more GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications at Grade 4 or above (including Maths and English). English 5+ Maths 4+ History 5+
Paper 1: Breadth Study The study of significant historical developments over a period of around 100 years written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes three questions (one compulsory) 80 marks 40% of A-level Section A – one compulsory question linked to historical interpretations (30 marks) Section B – two from three essays (2 x 25 marks) Paper 2: Depth Study The study in depth of a period of major historical change or development and associated primary evidence. written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes three questions (one compulsory) 80 marks 40% of A-level Section A – one compulsory question linked to primary sources or sources contemporary to the period (30 marks) Section B – two from three essays (2 x 25 marks) Paper 3: Historical Investigation (Personal Study) Personal study based on a topic of the student's choice. (context of approximately 100 years) 3500–4500 words 40 marks 20% of A-level marked by teachers moderated by AQA Students must cover a chronological range of at least 200 years.
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Bexley |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Woolwich Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7DA |
Studying history informs the present and gives you the skills you need to prepare for the future. Apart from being very interesting, history is useful for a host of different careers, and life too! In fact, history is very practical and teaches you vital skills that employers want. At A-Level you will unwrap more complex layers of history, delve deeper into historical evidence and debate issues that inform your understanding of the present.
All students must achieve 5 or more GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications at Grade 4 or above (including Maths and English). English 5+ Maths 4+ History 5+
Paper 1: Breadth Study The study of significant historical developments over a period of around 100 years written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes three questions (one compulsory) 80 marks 40% of A-level Section A – one compulsory question linked to historical interpretations (30 marks) Section B – two from three essays (2 x 25 marks) Paper 2: Depth Study The study in depth of a period of major historical change or development and associated primary evidence. written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes three questions (one compulsory) 80 marks 40% of A-level Section A – one compulsory question linked to primary sources or sources contemporary to the period (30 marks) Section B – two from three essays (2 x 25 marks) Paper 3: Historical Investigation (Personal Study) Personal study based on a topic of the student's choice. (context of approximately 100 years) 3500–4500 words 40 marks 20% of A-level marked by teachers moderated by AQA Students must cover a chronological range of at least 200 years.
