Everyone has a life story and the purpose of history is to understand how past life stories and events shape our lives. At Advanced Level, history offers students the opportunity to explore two completely different time periods: the Tudor World from Henry VII to Elizabeth I and Russia during its revolution from Lenin to Stalin. Whether your interests lie in politics, foreign affairs, religion, economics, or society, History has it all. History is a traditional style A Level, as favoured by many of the top universities, and offers students the chance to study two distinct periods. By the end of the course you will have developed how to evaluate and analyse, interpret different perspectives and communicate complex ideas. Component 1: Breadth Option 1C The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 This option allows students to study important issues around change and continuity and cause and consequence. This is done through a number of key questions regarding the consolidation of power, the role of the government, threats and rebellions, finance, foreign policy and the role of the Church. The course covers the reigns of Henry VII and Henry VIII in Year 12 and then Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I in Year 13 Component 2: Depth Option 2N Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia and the Soviet Union, 1917– 1953 This option provides for the study in depth of the coming and practice of communism in Russia. It explores concepts such as Marxism, communism, Leninism, and Stalinism, ideological control and dictatorship. It also enables students to consider issues of political authority, the power of individuals and the inter-relationship of governmental and economic and social change. Component 3 : Historical Enquiry A personal study, which is centre assessed and moderated by AQA. The topic must cover a period of 100 years and not overlap components 1 or 2.
Grade 6 in History GCSE and a 6 in English Language and/or Literature. Standard requirements - 5 x level 2 qualifications: GCSEs at level 4 or above or BTECs at a pass or above, including at least grade 4 in English and Mathematics.
Year 1 Component 1: Part 1- Breadth Option 1C Written examination : 1 ½ hours. 50 marks, 50% of AS. Questions are in 2 sections; Part A compulsory interpretations based source, Part B choose 1 out of 2 essays Year 1 Component 2: Part 1— Depth Option 2N Written examination : 1 ½ hours. 50 marks, 50% of AS. Questions are in 2 sections; Part A compulsory source, Part B choose 1 out of 2 essays Year 2 Component 1: Breadth Option 1C Written examination : 2 ½ hours. 80 marks, 40% of A Level. Questions are in 2 sections; Part A Compulsory interpretations based source, Part B choose 2 out of 3 essays Year 2l Component 2: Depth Option 2N Written examination : 2 ½ hours. 80 marks, 40% of A Level. Questions are in 2 sections; Part A Compulsory source based, Part B choose 2 out of 3 essays Year 2 Component 3: Historical Enquiry: 1815 - 1915 Coursework (4000 words): an analysis of an historical issue. 20% of the total A level marks.
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| Local Authority | Coventry |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
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Everyone has a life story and the purpose of history is to understand how past life stories and events shape our lives. At Advanced Level, history offers students the opportunity to explore two completely different time periods: the Tudor World from Henry VII to Elizabeth I and Russia during its revolution from Lenin to Stalin. Whether your interests lie in politics, foreign affairs, religion, economics, or society, History has it all. History is a traditional style A Level, as favoured by many of the top universities, and offers students the chance to study two distinct periods. By the end of the course you will have developed how to evaluate and analyse, interpret different perspectives and communicate complex ideas. Component 1: Breadth Option 1C The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 This option allows students to study important issues around change and continuity and cause and consequence. This is done through a number of key questions regarding the consolidation of power, the role of the government, threats and rebellions, finance, foreign policy and the role of the Church. The course covers the reigns of Henry VII and Henry VIII in Year 12 and then Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I in Year 13 Component 2: Depth Option 2N Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia and the Soviet Union, 1917– 1953 This option provides for the study in depth of the coming and practice of communism in Russia. It explores concepts such as Marxism, communism, Leninism, and Stalinism, ideological control and dictatorship. It also enables students to consider issues of political authority, the power of individuals and the inter-relationship of governmental and economic and social change. Component 3 : Historical Enquiry A personal study, which is centre assessed and moderated by AQA. The topic must cover a period of 100 years and not overlap components 1 or 2.
Grade 6 in History GCSE and a 6 in English Language and/or Literature. Standard requirements - 5 x level 2 qualifications: GCSEs at level 4 or above or BTECs at a pass or above, including at least grade 4 in English and Mathematics.
Year 1 Component 1: Part 1- Breadth Option 1C Written examination : 1 ½ hours. 50 marks, 50% of AS. Questions are in 2 sections; Part A compulsory interpretations based source, Part B choose 1 out of 2 essays Year 1 Component 2: Part 1— Depth Option 2N Written examination : 1 ½ hours. 50 marks, 50% of AS. Questions are in 2 sections; Part A compulsory source, Part B choose 1 out of 2 essays Year 2 Component 1: Breadth Option 1C Written examination : 2 ½ hours. 80 marks, 40% of A Level. Questions are in 2 sections; Part A Compulsory interpretations based source, Part B choose 2 out of 3 essays Year 2l Component 2: Depth Option 2N Written examination : 2 ½ hours. 80 marks, 40% of A Level. Questions are in 2 sections; Part A Compulsory source based, Part B choose 2 out of 3 essays Year 2 Component 3: Historical Enquiry: 1815 - 1915 Coursework (4000 words): an analysis of an historical issue. 20% of the total A level marks.