A-LEVEL HISTORY

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    24 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

History is a fascinating subject, where you can explore the past and it’s impact on today. It builds critical thinking and investigation skills which will benefit you both in higher education and as a life skill. This great course will engage you and open up doors to further learning opportunities.
During this A-Level History course you will explore Russia, Mao’s China and then move to the UK to understand more about Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform before working through the Cold War and it’s development and demise.

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Start date

Online

Start date

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About this course

Developing an enthusiasm for History
Use the concepts learned in a variety of contexts
Develop a critical and enquiring approach to the study of History
Acquire an understanding of historical study for example that history is concerned with the judgments based on available evidence and that these judgments are provisional
Develop you use and understanding of historical terms concepts and skills
Organise and communicate your historical knowledge and understanding in different ways

Upon successful completion of the exam and practical assessments (as administered by Pearson Edexcel) you will have achieved an internationally recognised Pearson Edexcel A-Level History.

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Subjects

  • Breadth
  • Life Skill
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Drawing
  • Life Philosophy
  • Education
  • History
  • Enthusiasm for History
  • Enthusiasm
  • Critical
  • Judgments

Course programme

Course Outline

You must sit three examinations and submit a piece of coursework:

Paper 1: Breadth study with Interpretations – Russia 1917-1991 From Lenin to Yeltsin
  • Section A: One essay from a choice of two
  • Section B: One essay from a choice of two
  • Section C: One compulsory essay (source-based interpretations)

Exam length: 1 hour and 30 minutes, 30% of A-Level

Paper 2: Depth Study – Mao’s China 1949-1976
  • Section A: Question based on two pieces of source information provided (Compulsory)
  • Section B: One essay from a choice of two

Exam length: 1 hour and 30 minutes, 20% of A-Level

Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth – Protest Agitation and Parliamentary Reform in Britain 1780 to 1928
  • Section A: Two part question based on two pieces of source information provide. Compulsory
  • Section B: Depth essay – one essay from a choice of two
  • Section C: Breadth essay (Targeting long-term change over 100 years) one essay from a choice of two.

Exam length: 2 hours 15 minutes, 30% of A-Level

Coursework option: The Cold War its development and its demise (1945-90)

Coursework requirements. Produce a detailed essay of approximately 3 to 4 thousand words on the subject matter above, with suggested questions provided. Student can break this into sections of write it as one continuous extended essay.

20% of A-Level

Course content

This course in divided into four units:

Unit 1:
  • Russia 1917-1991: From Lenin to Yeltsin
Unit 2:
  • Mao’s China 1949-1976
Unit 3:
  • Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary reform in Britain 1780-1928
Unit 4:
  • The Cold War, It’s Development and it’d Demise 1945-1990
Assessment

The Pearson Edexcel A-Level History qualification is gained once all 3 exam papers are successfully completed along with coursework. These exams are administered by the Pearson Edexcel and assessment centre details will be included with your course, as well as practice papers so that you are more than prepared for your assessments. You will need to contact your local examination centre to work through your coursework requirements.

In addition, there will be a number of tutor marked assessments (TMAs) to ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the course materials, with the tutor sending comments to guide you through any areas of potential difficulty, as well as a range of self-assessments that are indicators that you understand the materials as you work through them. These are for your own information, and do not need to be shown to your course tutor.

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