A Level History

The qualification aims to develop the interest and enthusiasm of learners for history and build an understanding of its intrinsic value and significance in society today. It will assist in the understanding of different identities within society and provide an appreciation of aspects such as social, cultural, religious, and ethnic diversity. It will help them become independent learners, and critical and reflective thinkers, with curious and enquiring minds. Learners will make links and draw comparisons within or across different time periods and aspects of the past, enabling them to better assess the world in which they live today. It will also enable them to organise and communicate their knowledge and understanding in different ways, arguing a case and reaching substantiated judgements.

Learners are asked to complete 3 mandatory units:

Paper 1. Britain, c1785 - c1870: democracy, protest and reform.

Paper 2. The unification of Italy, c1830 - 1870.

Paper 3. Civil rights and race relations in the USA, 1850 - 2009.Course work. Students complete an independently researched enquiry on historical interpretations, e.g. the origins of WW1 or origins of the Cold War. The only limitation is that it cannot duplicate coverage of unit 1. Students are assessed on their analysis and evaluation of interpretations.

Course work. Students complete an independently researched enquiry on historical interpretations, e.g. the origins of WW1 or origins of the Cold War. The only limitation is that it cannot duplicate coverage of unit 1. Students are assessed on their analysis and evaluation of interpretations.

Paper 1. Britain democracy and reform. 2hr 15 min examination marked out of 60. 30% of the total qualification.

Paper 2. Unification of Italy. 1hr 30 min examination marked out of 40. 20% of the total qualification.

Paper 3. Civil rights and race relations in the USA. 2hr 15 min examination marked out of 60. 30% of the total qualification.

Coursework. 3000 - 4000 word assignment marked out of 40. 20% of the total qualification.

At least 5 GCSE Grades 9 - 4 to include Maths; and Grade 5 or above in History and English.

Students can progress from this qualification to: Higher education courses, such as degrees in history or in related subjects such as politics, English literature, law, philosophy, economics or geography. Other higher educational courses in unrelated subjects. Vocational qualifications such as BTEC Level 4 HNC Diplomas and BTEC level 5 HND Diplomas. A wide range of careers in areas such as journalism and media, education, libraries, national and local government and the civil service.