A-LEVEL HISTORY
A Level
Online
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.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
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.
Reviews
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:
- 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 contentThis course in divided into four units:
Unit 1:- Russia 1917-1991: From Lenin to Yeltsin
- Mao’s China 1949-1976
- Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary reform in Britain 1780-1928
- The Cold War, It’s Development and it’d Demise 1945-1990
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.
A-LEVEL HISTORY