Paper 1: Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598 (Breadth study) This option allows students to study in breadth issues of change, continuity, cause and consequence in this period through the following key questions: • What were the political issues and how well did rulers handle them? • Where did opposition come from and how was it dealt with? • How and to what extent did the economy and society develop and change? • How important were religious and other new ideas in Spain's development? • To what extent did Spain become a ‘Great Power’? • How important was the role of key individuals and groups and how were they affected by developments? Paper 2: Wars and Welfare: Britain in Transition, 1906–1957 (Depth study) This option provides for the study of a transformative period of British history, during which a democratically elected government faced a series of challenges, both internally and externally, and British society underwent fundamental change. It develops concepts such as reform and retrenchment, patriotism and pacifism, social status and cultural values. It also encourages students to reflect on the process of economic and social change and the impact of that change for both governments and the people. Historical Investigation The purpose of the Historical Investigation is to enable students to develop the skills, knowledge and historical understanding acquired through the study of the examined components of the specification. Through undertaking the Historical Investigation students will develop an enhanced understanding of the nature and purpose of history as a discipline and how historians work. The Historical Investigation contributes towards meeting the aims and objectives of the A-level specification. In particular, it encourages students to: • Ask relevant and significant questions about the past and undertake research • Develop as independent learners and critical and reflective thinkers • Acquire an understanding of the nature of historical study • Organise and communicate their knowledge and understanding in a piece of sustained writing
Level 6 or above in GCSE History (if studied) and Level 6 or above in GCSE English.
A Level History is a two-year linear course. You will sit two x 2.30 hour papers at the end of Year 13, which will assess your knowledge and understanding of the content you’ve learned and the skills you’ve developed throughout the course. These two equally weighted papers are worth 80% of the course. Questions consist of 30-mark extract-based essay questions and 25-mark essay questions. In addition to this, you will also complete a Historical Investigation. This is a 3,500–4,500 word research-based extended essay on a historical topic of your own choosing. This is worth 20% of the course.
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Paper 1: Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598 (Breadth study) This option allows students to study in breadth issues of change, continuity, cause and consequence in this period through the following key questions: • What were the political issues and how well did rulers handle them? • Where did opposition come from and how was it dealt with? • How and to what extent did the economy and society develop and change? • How important were religious and other new ideas in Spain's development? • To what extent did Spain become a ‘Great Power’? • How important was the role of key individuals and groups and how were they affected by developments? Paper 2: Wars and Welfare: Britain in Transition, 1906–1957 (Depth study) This option provides for the study of a transformative period of British history, during which a democratically elected government faced a series of challenges, both internally and externally, and British society underwent fundamental change. It develops concepts such as reform and retrenchment, patriotism and pacifism, social status and cultural values. It also encourages students to reflect on the process of economic and social change and the impact of that change for both governments and the people. Historical Investigation The purpose of the Historical Investigation is to enable students to develop the skills, knowledge and historical understanding acquired through the study of the examined components of the specification. Through undertaking the Historical Investigation students will develop an enhanced understanding of the nature and purpose of history as a discipline and how historians work. The Historical Investigation contributes towards meeting the aims and objectives of the A-level specification. In particular, it encourages students to: • Ask relevant and significant questions about the past and undertake research • Develop as independent learners and critical and reflective thinkers • Acquire an understanding of the nature of historical study • Organise and communicate their knowledge and understanding in a piece of sustained writing
Level 6 or above in GCSE History (if studied) and Level 6 or above in GCSE English.
A Level History is a two-year linear course. You will sit two x 2.30 hour papers at the end of Year 13, which will assess your knowledge and understanding of the content you’ve learned and the skills you’ve developed throughout the course. These two equally weighted papers are worth 80% of the course. Questions consist of 30-mark extract-based essay questions and 25-mark essay questions. In addition to this, you will also complete a Historical Investigation. This is a 3,500–4,500 word research-based extended essay on a historical topic of your own choosing. This is worth 20% of the course.