History
Course summary
History at A Level allows students to develop their interest in and enthusiasm for history, build on their understanding of the past through a broad course of study and improve as independent learners.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
History | Grade 6 in History | — |
As published by the school
5 or more GCSE passes (grades 9-5) For A level courses, a level 6 or above is required in the subject to be studied (for example, to be able to study A level History, a 6 or more must be achieved at GCSE) If studying a new A level course (for example Psychology or Sociology) GCSE subjects such as English Maths and Science at level 6 may be required. Please note that English and Maths GCSE must be taken if a level 4 has not been achieved.
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Assessment
The Edexcel A-Level History course offered to students studying for an A level in this subject area has 4 units that build on the skills acquired at Key stage 4. The topics studied are part of Route F: Searching for rights and freedoms in the 20th century. - Paper 1 In Search of the American dream: The USA 1917-96 - (30%) - Paper 2 South Africa 1948-94: From Apartheid state to ‘Rainbow nation’. - (20%) - Paper 3 Protest, agitation and parliamentary reform in Britain 1780-1928 - (30%) - Coursework, an extended essay linked to a Historical Enquiry - (20%)
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