History
Course summary

“Study History! Study History! In history lies all the secrets of Statecraft” (Winston Churchill) The exciting and expertly taught History course comprises the following: AS: Paper 1 – Breadth study with interpretations – Russia, 1917-91: from Lenin to Yeltsin Paper 2 – Depth study – The German Democratic Republic, 1949-90 A2 Paper 3 – Themes in breadth with aspects in depth – Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603 Paper 4 – Coursework – US Civil War – Why the North won

Entry requirements

5 Grade 4s and above to include at least a 4 in GCSE History.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1 – Written Examination, lasting 2 hours 15 minutes 60% of the total AS qualification, 30% of the total A2 qualification Paper 2 – Written Examination, lasting 1 hour 30 minutes 40% of the total AS qualification, 20% of the total A2 qualification Paper 3 – Written Examination, lasting 2 hours 15 minutes 30% of the total A2 qualification Unit 4 – Internally assessed, externally moderated (4000 words) 20% of the total A2 qualification

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityLeicester
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressAnstey Lane, Leicester, LE4 0FJ