History
What will I gain from studying this subject? A study of History at GCSE gives candidates an opportunity to: • acquire knowledge and understanding of an important period in the relatively recent past; • explore history from a diversity of perspectives, including social, economic, cultural and political; • develop an interest in and an enthusiasm for History, and to acquire a sound basis for further historical study; • explore historical concepts such as cause and consequence, change and continuity, and similarity and difference; • appreciate historical evidence and how to use it; • gain a greater understanding of international issues and inter-relationships; • learn how to present clear, logical arguments
How will my work be assessed? Paper One: (40% of total marks, 2hrs) tests your factual knowledge through a range of types of questions. You will answer two questions in Section A (covering International Relations since 1919) and one question in Section B (from the WW1 Depth Study). Paper Two: (33% of total marks, 2hrs) is a series of questions based on sources on a topic chosen by the exam board. For examination in 2023 the key question will be ‘Why had international peace collapsed by 1939? 37
