History
EXAMINATION BOARD: AQA The course covers a broad range of history including the politics, economics and social aspects of two different, yet equally exciting periods that have had a massive impact on the world in which we live. The course will hopefully be supported by a range of trips both abroad and in the UK.
of politics, business, the media, education and the law to name but a few; and an A level in History often complements subjects appropriate for Medicine or Engineering for example. COURSE CONTENT: Unit 1: Breadth Study - England under the Tudors 1485 – 1603
WOULD SUIT: History A Level suits anyone with an interest in the world around them, an interest in people and an interest in being critical of what they read and see. A good level of written English is helpful, as is a good sense of humour. This course builds on the skills developed during the GCSE course, but is equally available to those who did not study History at GCSE but have since realised the error of their ways!
Unit 2: Depth Study – Germany 1918 – 1945 Unit 3: Non-Examined Assessment (Coursework) – this can be on (almost) any topic of your choice that covers a 100 year period. ASSESSMENT: There are two exams of 2 hours 30 minutes (each worth 40%). The coursework is worth the remaining 20%, and should be around 3,500 words. It is marked internally and moderated externally.
FURTHER STUDY/CAREERS: History can lead to almost any career, as the skills of analysis and evaluation that one develops are much sought after. History is well respected as a subject amongst universities and employers. Historians occupy top positions in the world
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