History

Assessment

The A Level consists of three components: BREADTH STUDY: The Tudors, 1485 - 1603 • Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes • Three questions (one compulsory) • 80 marks; 40% of A-level • Two sections: Section A – one compulsory question linked to historical interpretations (30 marks); Section B – two from three essays (2 x 25 marks) DEPTH STUDY: The Cold War, c1945-1991 • Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes • Three questions (one compulsory) • 80 marks; 40% of A-level Questions • Two sections: 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) COURSEWORK: This is a historical investigation of your own choice that must span 100 years: • 3500–4000 words • 40 marks • 20% of A Level • Marked by teachers and moderated by AQA