A Level History AS/A2
A Level
Distance
Description
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Type
A Level
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Duration
18 Months
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Start date
Different dates available
This A Level History Course is ideal for anyone wishing to gain knowledge and understanding of this subject or for anyone who wishes to study at a higher level at University. You will also find this course extremely valuable if you are looking to receive further training whilst employed.
This course is designed to develop students' understanding of the past and the value of historical study, providing breadth and depth of study in a consistent programme. With this course you will explore many different topics, beginning with the emphasis on the consolidation of Britain and the specific period between 1603 and 1642, which was a period in which significant change took place.
The course then moves to the modern era, and students will look at major events such as the particular influence of Chairman Mao. Different theories such as totalitarianism will be studied from a historical perspective. Another important period of British history, that of 1918 - 1964 will also be studied. This unit will focus on the relationship between the government and its people, with an emphasis on the role of religion.
This is a course for anyone interested in learning more about history from different perspectives.
Important information
Government funding available
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About this course
You do not need any prior learning knowledge or experience to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone who wishes to take part in a highly rewarding home study course, although you would be expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy. You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 18 months from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor.
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Subjects
- Perspective
- History education
- History
- Britain 1603 - 1642
- Impact of Chairman Mao
- Totalitarianism
- Relationship State and People
- Britain 1918 - 1964
- Religion's Impact
- Historical Perspectives
- Analysing Conflict
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A Distance Learning Course is the ideal way to gain a qualification without having the worry of trying to fit your studies around your everyday life. You can complete your studies in your own time and we are on hand seven days a week to help you plan your future.
Course programme
Modules
Unit 1 Change and Consolidation - Britain, 1603-1642
This unit promotes the understanding of change over time, of at least 50 years. Focuses on how governments establish themselves and respond to the need for change. The student will develop a strong sense of historical perspective and understand the relationships between key feature and characteristics of the period of study.
Unit 2 Historical Issues: Periods of Change - The Impact of Chairman Mao: China, 1946-1976
This unit promotes the study of significant periods of history in depth. An understanding of the complexity of historical process is established.
Unit 3 The State and the People - Change and Continuity - Britain 1918-1964
This unit promotes an understanding of change and continuity over approximately 50 years. The relationship between the state and the people is explored. This unit develops students' understanding of how a particular issue, such as the impact of religious belief, interacted with other issues in a short period, and how this issue changed in significance over the 50-year period.
Unit 4 Historical Enquiry - Totalitarian Ideology in Theory and in Practice, c1848-c1941
Students will be required to submit a Historical Enquiry based on the investigation of a historical issue. The issue must be of sufficient depth and detail whilst covering 100 years. The issue must allow focus on a significant issue or debate.
The course contains a number of assignments which your tutor will mark and give you valuable feedback on. We call these Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs). You need only send the TMAs to your tutor for comment, not the self-assessment exercises which are also part of the course to help you gauge your progress.
Exams are taken at an AQA centre and we can provide an extensive list of centres for you.
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A Level History AS/A2
