History

WJEC AS/A2 History

Summary of Assessment

This specification is divided into 5 modules: 2 AS units in Year 12 worth 40% of the overall course and 3 A2 units in Year 13.

The two AS units you will be studying are:

• Unit HY1 – Government, Rebellion and Society in Wales & England 1485-1603

• Unit HY2 – In depth study – Germany: Democracy to Dictatorship c 1918-1945. Part 1: Weimar and its challenges c.1918-1933

Both these units are tested in external examinations in May 2022

A2 History consists of 3 units

• Unit HY3 – Breadth study – The American Century c. 1890-1990

• Unit HY4 – In depth study – Germany: Democracy to Dictatorship. Part 2: Nazi Germany c.1933-1945

Both these units are tested in external examinations in June 2023

• Unit HY5 – An investigation of an issue of historical debate through a study of different historical interpretations (Coursework).

Skills you will develop through studying this subject:

• Source evaluation

• Analysis and understanding of the process of historical change, its causes and consequences.

• How historical interpretations are arrived at.

• All key skills

Recommended Entry Requirements:

• GCSE History Grade C or above, or if not studied History at GCSE grade C/B or above at English

Benefits and uses of History:

History is considered by the Russell group of Universities (the Best Universities in Britain) as one of the best A Level subjects to study as it gives students the opportunities to develop a wide range of skills and it prepares them well for a wide range of university courses.

Through the study of History, students gain the ability to make sense of events in an ever changing world. They are given the opportunity to develop skills that will be with them for life – the ability to explain, analyse data / sources, research independently, ask relevant significant questions and to think critically and reflectively.

History A Level prepares students well for their future and gives students the skills that employers want: independent thinkers, disciplined, good at problem solving and the skills of being able to focus on the essentials rather than the trivial.

History A Level is also beneficial for students wanting to pursue a career in Law, Medicine, Business, Finance, Accountancy, Tourism, Town planning, Journalism and Teaching to name a few.