Course information
History
King Edward VI School - Staffordshire
01543255714
Upper St John Street, Lichfield, WS14 9EE
Course summary

At A Level, students are taught a balance of modern and early modern/medieval History. This provides an interesting contrast and a good grounding for those wishing to study the subject further at university.

Entry requirements

Grade 7 in History

How you'll be assessed

Component 1: Breadth Study 1C The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 The study of significant historical developments over around 100 years and associated interpretations • written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes • three questions (one compulsory) • 80 marks • 40% of A-level Section A – one compulsory question linked to historical interpretations (30 marks) Section B – two from three essays (2 x 25 marks) Component 2: Depth Study 2R The Cold War, c1945–1991 The study in depth of a period of major historical change or development and associated primary evidence • written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes • three questions (one compulsory) • 80 marks • 40% of A-level Section A – one compulsory question linked to primary sources or sources contemporary to the period (30 marks) Section B – two from three essays (2 x 25 marks) Component 3: Historical Investigation (non-exam assessment) A personal study based on a topic of the student's choice. This should take the form of a question in the context of approximately 100 years. It must not duplicate the content of options chosen for Components 1 and 2. • 4000-4500 words • 40 marks • 20% of A Level • marked by teachers • moderated by AQA

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressUpper St John Street, Lichfield, WS14 9EE