History

The Course

A-level students must take assessments in all three of the following components: • Component 1: Breadth Study • Component 2: Depth Study • Component 3: Historical Investigation (Personal Study)

A-level students will: • Study the history of more than one country • Study British history for component 1 • Study non-British history for component 2 • Study topics from a chronological range over 200 years

Part One of both components will be taught in Year 12.

Component 1 – is a historical theme in breadth and will be assessed through a 2-hour 30 minute examination consisting of three questions. This will contribute 40% of the overall A-level.

The Tudors: England, 1485 – 1603 • Part One: Consolidation of the Tudor Dynasty, 1485 – 1547 • Part Two: Turmoil and Triumph, 1547 - 1603

Component 2 – is the in-depth study of a period of major historical change or development and will be assessed through a 2 hour 30 minute examination consisting of three questions. This will contribute 40% of the overall A-level.

The American Dream: Reality and Illusion, 1945 – 1980 • Part One: Prosperity, Inequality and Superpower status, 1945 – 1952 • Part Two: Challenges to the American Dream, 1963 - 1980

Part Two of both components will be taught in Year 13.

Component 3 will be completed over the two year of the A-level.

Component 3 – Historical Investigation (Personal Study)

• 3000-3500 words • 40 marks • 20% of A-level • Marked by teachers • Moderated by AQA (Exam Board)

As part of their Sixth Form course, students will analyse and evaluate the causes and consequences of historical events as well as assessing changes, developments and conflicting interpretations. As part of their investigation of historical issues they will use evidence critically in context with supporting detail to justify their conclusions.

A love of History, willingness to read around the subject and a positive attitude are essential to undertake this rewarding, but challenging, subject.

Exam Board - AQA

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Grade 6 in GCSE History/Grade 6 in GCSE English Language