History
Queen's Park High School - Cheshire West and Chester
01244257088
Queens Park Road, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7AE
Course summary

This course would be suitable for students with a love of history. You do not necessarily need to have studied history at GCSE, you will just need high-level literacy skills as you will need to be able to read and write complex and lengthy texts. You will love this course if you enjoy understanding people and events from the past and debating issues using evidence and interpretations.

Entry requirements

• 5+ GCSEs at grades 9-4 including a strong pass (grade 5) in English and maths • Grade 6 in Maths entry requirement to study Maths A Level • Grade 6 in Science and maths recommended to study Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels. Students must have sat the higher tier papers for Science and Maths. * The option to take 4 A’ Level courses will be made only in exceptional circumstances.

How you'll be assessed

Each unit is externally assessed at the end of Year 13. • Paper 1 – The Tudors: England, 1485 -1603 Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes. 80 marks. 40% of A Level • Paper 2 – The American Dream: Reality and Illusion 1945 -1980 Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes. 80 marks. 40% of A Level • Historical Investigation: Independent Coursework 3500–4500 word coursework. Marked by teachers. 40 marks. 20% of A Level

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityCheshire West and Chester
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressQueens Park Road, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7AE