History (Early Modern)
Vocational qualification
In Penylan
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Vocational qualification
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Penylan (Wales)
The course is split into two areas. The first of these is a period study of British history (1483-1603) focusing on: the relationship between Crown and nobility from the end of the Wars of the Roses to the death of Henry VIII; Tudor rebellions from 1529-1569; Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots and the Catholic threat to Elizabeth I and finally, Tudor foreign policy c. 1483-1603.
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About this course
Grade B in either History or English.
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History (Early Modern)
The course is split into two areas. The first of these is a period study of British history (1483-1603) focusing on: the relationship between Crown and nobility from the end of the Wars of the Roses to the death of Henry VIII; Tudor rebellions from 1529-1569; Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots and the Catholic threat to Elizabeth I and finally, Tudor foreign policy c. 1483-1603. The second area of the course is an indepth study of European history, the focus of which is the German Reformation, c. 1500-1555.
AS Unit 1 is comprised of two structured questions: worth 30% of the final mark, it is examined at the end of the AS year.
AS Unit 2 is examined via a multi-source, multi-question exercise on the German Reformation, c.1500-1555: worth 20% of the final mark, the exam is undertaken at the end of the AS year.
A2 Unit 3 is a major piece of coursework. Approximately 4,000 words in length, it is worth 20% of the final mark and is submitted in March of the A2 year.
A2 Unit 4 is a three-part exam. There are two essay questions on topics drawn from British history and a third, source-based essay question drawn from European history. This exam is held at the end of the A2 year and is worth 30% of the final mark.
AS Units (Year One)
The Advanced Subsidiary (AS) is studied in the first year. The course is divided into two separate modules. They are:
Unit HY1: Politics, Government and the Crown, c.1483-1543 AND Protest Disorder and rebellion, c.1529-1569. (30% -1 hour 30 minutes written paper)
Unit HY2: The German Reformation, c.1500-1555. (20% - 1 hour 30 minutes written paper) Examinations available in June 2010
AS Units (Year Two)
Students can choose to progress to the full Advanced Level (A2) in the second year of study. This contains two modules:
Unit HY3: The Peasants' War c.1521-1525 (30% - 4,000 word piece of coursework)
Unit HY4: Mary Stuart and England's relations with the Catholic powers, c.1568-1588 AND Tudor foreign policy, c1483-1603 AND Charles V and the German Reformation, c.1515-1555. (30% - 2 hours 30 minutes written paper) Examinations are available June 2011The full Advanced Level in History provides the basis for students who wish to proceed to Higher Education in a range of degree courses. A traditional and highly regarded qualification it provides high-level skills of research, analysis, synthesis and evaluation and it works well with most subjects. It can be studied as a companion to English or a modern foreign language and is even a useful contrast to Mathematics or one of the sciences for students who would otherwise lack a written dimension to their studies.By its nature of research and investigation, a qualification in History can lead to a vast array of jobs - from teaching to research, journalism to marketing, and even the law or a career in politics.
Results
SUMMER 2009
A - C grade: 92%
Highlights: 38% of learners achieved A grades and 77% of learners achieved'A' or'B' grades, well above the national figure.
Examination Board WJEC
History (Early Modern)