There are four units in total, two to be studied during Lower Sixth (40%) and a further two in the Upper Sixth (60%). This is an A Level linear subject and all units will be sat in the Upper Sixth. The main countries under consideration are Britain, South Africa, Russia and Germany.
A minimum of grade 7 at GCSE is required to study A Level History.
Lower Sixth Units: Unit 1 - From Pitt to Peel: Britain 1783-1853 25% An examination of 1 hour 30 minutes. Unit 2 – Apartheid and Reconciliation: South African Politics 1948-1999 15% An examination of 1 hour Upper Sixth Units: Unit 3 – Russia and its Rulers 1855-1964 40% An examination of 2 hours 30 minutes. Unit 4 – Coursework 20% A topic based essay of 3000 - 4000 words (Nazi Germany, 1933-1945). Coursework Unit 4 (the topic based essay) is the traditional coursework module. The purpose of this unit is to enable candidates to assess different historical interpretations and to carry out an historical investigation of their own choosing. One piece of work, of between 3000 - 4000 words, will be submitted to OCR. A choice of questions will be available and there is ample opportunity for students to pursue an area that grabs their attention. Possibilities include the nature of Nazi government, its impact on German society, opposition to Nazism and racial aims and policies. It will be internally assessed, but moderated by the board.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £13,560 - £14,65 |
| Address | 58 Beresford Road, Oxton, Prenton, CH43 2JD |
There are four units in total, two to be studied during Lower Sixth (40%) and a further two in the Upper Sixth (60%). This is an A Level linear subject and all units will be sat in the Upper Sixth. The main countries under consideration are Britain, South Africa, Russia and Germany.
A minimum of grade 7 at GCSE is required to study A Level History.
Lower Sixth Units: Unit 1 - From Pitt to Peel: Britain 1783-1853 25% An examination of 1 hour 30 minutes. Unit 2 – Apartheid and Reconciliation: South African Politics 1948-1999 15% An examination of 1 hour Upper Sixth Units: Unit 3 – Russia and its Rulers 1855-1964 40% An examination of 2 hours 30 minutes. Unit 4 – Coursework 20% A topic based essay of 3000 - 4000 words (Nazi Germany, 1933-1945). Coursework Unit 4 (the topic based essay) is the traditional coursework module. The purpose of this unit is to enable candidates to assess different historical interpretations and to carry out an historical investigation of their own choosing. One piece of work, of between 3000 - 4000 words, will be submitted to OCR. A choice of questions will be available and there is ample opportunity for students to pursue an area that grabs their attention. Possibilities include the nature of Nazi government, its impact on German society, opposition to Nazism and racial aims and policies. It will be internally assessed, but moderated by the board.