History - A and AS Levels

History - A and AS Levels

What are the main features of this course?
A/S and A level History are about what happened in the past and why historical events occur.

The first year will contain 2 modules

• British Political History 1945-1990
• Civil Rights in USA 1945-68 and China 1900-1949

In the second year there will be two more modules

• Superpower relations 1945-1990
• Colonisation and Decolonisation Africa 1870-1981

Hours of Lessons per week : 4.7
Indicative Group Size : 15

How is the course assessed?
There are two exams for AS, one in January and one in May/June. These consist of structured questions and each paper includes a question on fieldwork. There are two exams for A2. G3 consists of two essays and a question based on the research enquiry. G4 is a decision making exercise.

Who should study this course?
As well as the college's entry requirements you must have at least a C in English Language and have passed History GCSE.

Where can I go next?
The majority of A level students go into higher education. History is welcomed by universities as a qualification for a very wide range of courses. Higher education and business value the skills learnt in History.

Exam Board:
Edexcel