History
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
Course summary
Component 1J: The British Empire 1857 - 1967 - Why did the British Empire grow and contract? - What influenced imperial policy? - What part did economic factors play in the development of the British Empire? - How did the Empire influence British attitudes and culture? - How did the indigenous peoples respond to British rule? - How important was the role of key individuals and groups and how were they affected by developments? Component 2R: The Cold War 1945 - 1991 - The Origins of the Cold War, c1945–1949 - The Developing Cold War, 1949–1960 - The Kennedy and Khrushchev era, 1960–1962 - The Cold War and the era of Détente, c1962–1976 - The New Cold War, 1976–1985 - The Ending of the Cold War, 1985–1991 Component 3: Historical Investigation - Was slavery the root cause of the American Civil War?
Entry Requirements
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As published by the school
If taken GCSE History, need a Grade 6 in GCSE History and Grade 6 in GCSE English Language If you have not taken History, need a Grade 6 in another Humanities subject such Geography, RE, Sociology or Economics as well as a Grade 6 in English Language.
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Assessment
Year 13 Students sit two A-level exams on component 1J and 2R that are both worth 40% of the final grade. They also complete a coursework essay over the summer before Year 13 that is worth 20% of their final grade. Collectively the two A-level exams and coursework determine the grade the candidate receives. The A-level exams are both 2 hours 30 minutes. In both papers, candidates will be presented with one source work question in section A that they have to answer. Candidates will then be presented with three further essay questions in Section B and will answer two of these questions. The exam covers both the content taught in Year 12 alongside the content taught in Year 13. The coursework is a 4,000 – 4,500 word essay that requires the candidate to identify, explain and evaluate the causes of the American Civil War.
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