The A Level History course will involve the study of History in breadth and depth. There will be 2 exam papers covering the following periods: Unit 1C – The Tudors (1485 – 1603) worth 40%. Unit 2R - The Cold War (1945-1991) worth 40%. There will also be a coursework element focusing on the American Civil Rights Movement which is worth 20%. The essay will be 3000 -3500 words analyzing the significance of individuals over 100 years. There will be two exam papers at the end of the course: Paper 1C Tudors: Q1 source analysis on historical interpretations Q2 and 3. Choose one essay Paper 2R The Cold War: Q1 Validity of sources Q2 and 3. Choose one essay The units are taught by a variety of staff in the department. Lessons include formal teaching/seminar, written work, discussion, and debate whilst using a variety of different source materials. A variety of visits are arranged, for example, this year our students have visited Hampton Court Palace and nearby Universities. Visiting speakers may come into school, particularly esteemed historians of the Tudor Period or Cold War, and our local Historical Association Branch provides a wealth of related talks. The A Level is designed to test the candidate’s achievement as a historian, to analyze historical material, to construct a historical argument, and to display historical judgment. A Level is not simply about making notes and writing essays. You must be prepared to think, contribute to class discussion, and read widely if you are to enjoy the subject and gain a good grade. A Level of History is required to study History or Archaeology at university. It is increasingly looked for in competitive courses and careers in the Law, the Diplomatic or Civil Service, or Politics. It is also highly regarded as an A Level in the areas of Journalism and Media, Management, and Finance.
The minimum requirement is three 6 grades and three others at a 5 grade. At least a grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics. History GCSE grade 6. If you did not take History, then the subject leader will review your English GCSE grades where the minimum expectation would be a grade 6.
The A Level History course will involve the study of History in breadth and depth. There will be 2 exam papers covering the following periods: Unit 1C – The Tudors (1485 – 1603) worth 40%. Unit 2R - The Cold War (1945-1991) worth 40%.
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Local Authority | Kent |
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Gender Type | Girls |
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The A Level History course will involve the study of History in breadth and depth. There will be 2 exam papers covering the following periods: Unit 1C – The Tudors (1485 – 1603) worth 40%. Unit 2R - The Cold War (1945-1991) worth 40%. There will also be a coursework element focusing on the American Civil Rights Movement which is worth 20%. The essay will be 3000 -3500 words analyzing the significance of individuals over 100 years. There will be two exam papers at the end of the course: Paper 1C Tudors: Q1 source analysis on historical interpretations Q2 and 3. Choose one essay Paper 2R The Cold War: Q1 Validity of sources Q2 and 3. Choose one essay The units are taught by a variety of staff in the department. Lessons include formal teaching/seminar, written work, discussion, and debate whilst using a variety of different source materials. A variety of visits are arranged, for example, this year our students have visited Hampton Court Palace and nearby Universities. Visiting speakers may come into school, particularly esteemed historians of the Tudor Period or Cold War, and our local Historical Association Branch provides a wealth of related talks. The A Level is designed to test the candidate’s achievement as a historian, to analyze historical material, to construct a historical argument, and to display historical judgment. A Level is not simply about making notes and writing essays. You must be prepared to think, contribute to class discussion, and read widely if you are to enjoy the subject and gain a good grade. A Level of History is required to study History or Archaeology at university. It is increasingly looked for in competitive courses and careers in the Law, the Diplomatic or Civil Service, or Politics. It is also highly regarded as an A Level in the areas of Journalism and Media, Management, and Finance.
The minimum requirement is three 6 grades and three others at a 5 grade. At least a grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics. History GCSE grade 6. If you did not take History, then the subject leader will review your English GCSE grades where the minimum expectation would be a grade 6.
The A Level History course will involve the study of History in breadth and depth. There will be 2 exam papers covering the following periods: Unit 1C – The Tudors (1485 – 1603) worth 40%. Unit 2R - The Cold War (1945-1991) worth 40%.