History: AS/A2 Level

History: AS and A2 Level
This course aims to develop important personal qualities: the ability to think for yourself, to challenge commonly accepted ideas, to make decisions, to appreciate differing and conflicting points of view and to think and write clearly.

Course details
The Edexcel examination board offers a course that many students who enjoy history will find attractive and manageable. The course allows you to develop a range of historical skills, and Key Skills in Communication.

How is it assessed?
The AS History course involves the study of two units covering aspects of European and British history. Each of these units will be assessed by a short examination at the end of the course. Should you decide to continue with History, you will study a further two units, one will be on historical enquiry and the other looking in detail at historical controversies.

Course duration
One year at AS level. One year at A2 level.

What do I need to study this subject?
Five or more A*-C appropriate GCSEs or equivalent at one sitting. Students should have GCSE grade A*-C in English Language and it would be useful, though not essential, to have a C or above in History or Humanities. BTEC First if used as part of the equivalent must be at Merit or above.

Where can this lead me?
History can provide you with a qualification to enter higher education. It is also a useful qualification for a wide range of careers, including law, media, advertising and journalism.

What are the enrichment opportunities?
Trips abroad, conferences and revision days. Every year we work with QMC on a history masterclass and visit Essex University .