History
Course summary
History students are not just limited to ‘becoming another History teacher’ (unless they want to of course!). Nor are they destined to gather dust in a museum or library (again unless they want to!). It’s a universally respected subject because of the challenge it presents, but the challenge is the stimulation. A well rounded education includes an understanding of our past, which continues to inform the present and our future and the units available to study in this qualification combine to provide you with an appreciation of this. By focusing on the history of modern Britain and the USA we can address social, cultural and political themes that have an impact on our lives and the modern world we live in, especially in light of current political debates under a Conservative government where echoes of the Thatcher years still remain strong.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
History | Grade 5 in History | — |
As published by the school
A-level subjects will require a high Grade 5/Grade B results as a minimum if studied at GCSE Grade 5 in History
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Assessment
End of Year 12 Exams: Paper 1 (Unit 1H): Same length and structure as the A-level exam. Paper 2 (Unit 2H.2): Same length and structure as the A-level exam. Three written examination papers: Paper 1 (Unit 1H) = 2 hours 15 minutes (60 marks = 30% of the total A-level qualification). Sections A & B are AO1 essays with a choice of 1 from 2 questions (both worth 20 marks). Section C is a compulsory AO3 Historical Interpretations question on Thatcher worth 20 marks. Paper 2 (Unit 2H.2): 1 hour 30 minutes (40 marks = 20% of the total A-level qualification). Section A is a compulsory AO2 source based question worth 20 marks and Section B is an AO1 essay question worth 20 marks with a choice of 1 from 2 questions. Paper 3 (Option 35.2): 2 hours 15 minutes (60 marks = 30% of the total A-level qualification). Section A is a compulsory AO2 source based question worth 20 marks and Section B & C both require students to answer one AO1 extended essay question from a choice of two (20 marks each) Coursework: (20% of the total A-level qualification - to be internally marked and externally moderated)
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