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Qualification
Qualification
A Level
A Level
Exam Board
Exam Board
OCR
OCR
Why should I study History?
Why should I study History?
Employers and academic institutes value History as an important subject. Analysing evidence, showing understanding of large bodies of information and being able to recognise differing perspectives are all life skills.
Employers and academic institutes value History as an important subject. Analysing evidence, showing understanding of large bodies of information and being able to recognise differing perspectives are all life skills.
Careers involving the law, management as well as more obvious jobs involving museum work and research put a priority on History as a qualification. Students who have studied History in recent years have often obtained very high grades.
Careers involving the law, management as well as more obvious jobs involving museum work and research put a priority on History as a qualification. Students who have studied History in recent years have often obtained very high grades.
What students say
What students say
“History is so much more than the study of the past. I have developed analytical skills, broadened my writing and can now think critically on a standard that you’ll only find in a subject as interesting as History” Kieran Howlett (6th Form Alumni) University of York
" A level history is a good way to expand analytical and essay writing skills, as well as exploring in depth a selection of historical eras which would not usually be covered in school" Rachel King (6th Form Alumni) University of Essex
Enrichment
Enrichment
What does the course involve and how will I be assessed?
What does the course involve and how will I be assessed?
A) BRITISH PERIOD STUDY AND ENQUIRY
A) BRITISH PERIOD STUDY AND ENQUIRY
Britain 1930 - 1997
Britain 1930 - 1997
B) NON BRITISH PERIOD STUDY
B) NON BRITISH PERIOD STUDY
The American Revolution 1740 - 1796
The American Revolution 1740 - 1796
C) THEMATIC STUDY AND HISTORICAL INTERPRETATION
C) THEMATIC STUDY AND HISTORICAL INTERPRETATION
China and its rulers 1839 - 1989
China and its rulers 1839 - 1989
D) TOPIC BASED ESSAY
D) TOPIC BASED ESSAY
Learners will complete an essay on a topic of their choice, which may arise out of content studied elsewhere in the course.
Learners will complete an essay on a topic of their choice, which may arise out of content studied elsewhere in the course.
How is the course assessed?
How is the course assessed?
1 hour 30 minutes exam 25% of marks
1 hour 30 minutes exam 25% of marks
1 hour exam 15% of marks
1 hour exam 15% of marks
2 hour 30 minutes exam 40% of marks
2 hour 30 minutes exam 40% of marks
3000-4000 word essay 20% of marks
3000-4000 word essay 20% of marks
Opportunities for progression
Opportunities for progression
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Staff Link:
Staff Link:
Mr. Paul Mandry
Mr. Paul Mandry
pmandry@fxs.org.uk
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