The A level course aims to provide pupils with a strong understanding of major developments in early modern and modern history, in Britain and across the globe. Pupils will learn how history has shaped our country and how it helps to explain much of the world today. It is designed to both engage and stretch pupils in terms of knowledge, understanding and historical skills. It is a purposeful and challenging course in its own right and also serves as an excellent foundation for further education.
Pupils who wish to take this subject must attain at least a grade 6 in GCSE history. It is possible to study A level history without having studied the subject at GCSE but pupils attempting this must be prepared to put in extra work and background reading. An ability to analyse and evaluate source material is important, as is the ability to write concisely and clearly.
Paper 1 (30% of A level) Assessment for this unit will take place in the form of an examination lasting 2 hours 15 minutes. Paper 2 (20% of A level) Assessment of this unit will take place in the form of an examination lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes. Paper 3 (30% of A level) Assessment of this unit will take place in the form of an examination lasting 2 hours and 15 minutes. Coursework (20% of A level) Assessment of this unit will take place in the form of one coursework assignment, between 3,000 and 4,000 words.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £34,723 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £24,075 - £27,360 |
| Address | Epsom Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8SP |
The A level course aims to provide pupils with a strong understanding of major developments in early modern and modern history, in Britain and across the globe. Pupils will learn how history has shaped our country and how it helps to explain much of the world today. It is designed to both engage and stretch pupils in terms of knowledge, understanding and historical skills. It is a purposeful and challenging course in its own right and also serves as an excellent foundation for further education.
Pupils who wish to take this subject must attain at least a grade 6 in GCSE history. It is possible to study A level history without having studied the subject at GCSE but pupils attempting this must be prepared to put in extra work and background reading. An ability to analyse and evaluate source material is important, as is the ability to write concisely and clearly.
Paper 1 (30% of A level) Assessment for this unit will take place in the form of an examination lasting 2 hours 15 minutes. Paper 2 (20% of A level) Assessment of this unit will take place in the form of an examination lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes. Paper 3 (30% of A level) Assessment of this unit will take place in the form of an examination lasting 2 hours and 15 minutes. Coursework (20% of A level) Assessment of this unit will take place in the form of one coursework assignment, between 3,000 and 4,000 words.