History

A level | AQA

Students of History A level will explore past events, cultures and people. During the course you will be expected to explore the causes and consequences of events, the nature and extent of change and the significance of individuals and events. You will be taught to explore the past through a range of contemporary evidence and historical interpretations.

Progression Opportunities

All universities and employers respect History as an academic discipline, History students are well practiced at researching and sorting evidence and communicating an argument. History opens doors to many HE courses and employment opportunities including; Law, Politics, Education, Media, Business, Armed Services, and Journalism.

Subject Visits and Enrichment Opportunities

There is the potential opportunity for some students to visit Poland in Y12 to visit Bergen Belsen as part of the Holocaust Educational Trusts education programme.

Assessment Overview

Component 1 ‘The Tudors, 1485-1603’ 80 Marks, 40% overall, 2 hours 30 minutes • 1 compulsory extract question • 2 historical interpretation essays (choose from 3)

Component 2 ‘Democracy and Nazism: Germany 1918-1945’ 80 Marks, 40% overall, 2 hours 30 minutes • 1 compulsory contemporary source question • 2 historical interpretation essays (choose from 3)

Component 3 NEA coursework ‘Black Civil Rights in the USA 1877-1977’ 40 Marks, 20% overall • Choice of 3 questions • Response includes the use of primary and secondary evidence of the students choice Entry Requirements

• Grade 5 in History (or another humanities subject upon request)

or

• Grade 5 in English