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History is a demanding academic discipline that covers wide ranging topics. You will study the history of a range of different periods and nations and analyse the political, social and economic trends and developments of these periods. This will enable you to develop a broad historical understanding.
History is a demanding academic discipline that covers wide ranging topics. You will study the history of a range of different periods and nations and analyse the political, social and economic trends and developments of these periods. This will enable you to develop a broad historical understanding.
History also encourages students to make ethical judgements and to develop skills in reasoning so that fact can be discerned from propaganda. However, alongside its broad academic attributes, history is a subject to be enjoyed as it provides a fascinating narrative and an archive of knowledge and human experience.
History also encourages students to make ethical judgements and to develop skills in reasoning so that fact can be discerned from propaganda. However, alongside its broad academic attributes, history is a subject to be enjoyed as it provides a fascinating narrative and an archive of knowledge and human experience.
Specification
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Course Content
Course Content
Paper 1: Option 1F - In search of the American Dream: the USA, 1917 – 96
Paper 1: Option 1F - In search of the American Dream: the USA, 1917 – 96
Paper 2: Option 2F1 - India c1914-48; the road to independence
Paper 2: Option 2F1 - India c1914-48; the road to independence
Paper 3: Option 35.1 - Britain: losing and gaining an Empire, 1763-1914
Paper 3: Option 35.1 - Britain: losing and gaining an Empire, 1763-1914
Paper 4: Coursework Unit - An independent enquiry into historical interpretations (Cold War)
Paper 4: Coursework Unit - An independent enquiry into historical interpretations (Cold War)
A Level History requires students to study the history of more than one country or state, including at least one outside of the British Isles. British history comprises at least 20% of the course. The topics cover a chronological range of at least 200 years. Students undertake breadth and depth studies, and develop key historical skills such as analysis, evaluation and interpretation.
A Level History requires students to study the history of more than one country or state, including at least one outside of the British Isles. British history comprises at least 20% of the course. The topics cover a chronological range of at least 200 years. Students undertake breadth and depth studies, and develop key historical skills such as analysis, evaluation and interpretation.
Assessment
Assessment
Three written examinations at the end of year 13 (80%) One piece of coursework (20%)
Three written examinations at the end of year 13 (80%) One piece of coursework (20%)
Progression
Progression
Students can progress from this qualification to higher education courses such as degrees in History, or in related subjects such as Politics, English Literature, Law, Philosophy, Economics or Geography. Other higher education courses in unrelated subjects may also be accessible. Students can also progress to vocational qualifications such as the BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma and BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma. A wide range of careers such as journalism and media, education, libraries, national and local government and the civil service are possible with this subject.
Students can progress from this qualification to higher education courses such as degrees in History, or in related subjects such as Politics, English Literature, Law, Philosophy, Economics or Geography. Other higher education courses in unrelated subjects may also be accessible. Students can also progress to vocational qualifications such as the BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma and BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma. A wide range of careers such as journalism and media, education, libraries, national and local government and the civil service are possible with this subject.
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