GCE A Level History

GCE A Level History CG60049
Financial Information
If you are aged 16-18 and study on a full-time, further education programme then your course is free. Find out more about finance for 16-18 year olds.
If you are over 18, and your course is not free, then grants and loans may be available to help towards course fees. You can find out more information on financial support by visiting our finance pages.

Is it for me?
History is offered for study at AS level in year 12 or 13 and A2 level in year 13.

What do I need?
AS level You do not need a GCSE in History but it can help. You do need to be able to work independently and be willing to take an active part in all your lessons. A level successful completion of AS level History.

What will I study?
The A2 level course consists of 6 modules, 3 of which are completed during the AS level course in year 12, while the remaining three modules will be completed during year 13 to make up the full A2 level. The syllabus includes a range of topics from the following list:

• British & European Modern History
• Rise of National socialism in Germany to 1933
• Weimar Germany 1918 -29
• Hitlers Germany 1933 -9
• Life in the Soviet Union 1928-41
• Bismarck and Germany 1871-90
• The State and the Poor in Britain 1830 -1939

Where will I study?
Baltic Campus
You'll be based at our fantastic £39million Baltic campus on the quayside. The campus has a prime location on Gateshead quayside, and state-of-the-art facilities including a Jacuzzi, gym and sauna, a 200 seat theatre, state-of-the-art classrooms, training kitchen and restaurant, refectory, bistro and vending areas.

Assessment
AS level students are assessed by a 3 hour examination at the end of the course. A2 level students are assessed by a 3 hour examination in the January of year 13 and a 3 hour examination at the end of the course

How will I be taught?
You will need to read widely to broaden your knowledge, increase your confidence and improve your essay style. You will be encouraged to make use of the Learning Resource Centre and local libraries. Studying History will improve skills such as essay writing, analysis, synthesis and note taking and will help you develop the confidence to discuss and voice your own opinion. You will be offered opportunities to attend seminars at universities and undertake field visits.

What qualification will I get?
GCSE AS Level / A Level History

What are the career opportunities?
Many go onto university to study History or subjects benefiting from an AS / A2 level in History such as Law. AS / A2 level History has helped many students move into employment in fields as diverse as journalism, law, local government and teaching

Does it include key skills?
All students following full time courses will be expected to develop their skills in English, Maths and ICT.

How do I apply?
You can drop in to our Baltic Campus to complete an application form.
An interview is required for this course.