The AQA syllabus offers you the chance to study three broad areas of History selected from a span of at least 200 years. There are two examined modules: Tudor England and Modern America. You will be able to enjoy investigating some of the most colourful, flamboyant and dynamic characters in history, from Henry VIII and Elizabeth I to Martin Luther King and President Bill Clinton. The third area of study is a piece of Coursework on Germany from 1890-1990. This spans the move from the Kaiser, through republic, the dictatorship of the Nazis, and a divided nation at the centre of the Cold War and ends with re-unification. By the end of the course you should have a greater understanding of the nature of political power, national identities and religious and racial conflict that run across the three very different historical contexts. You will also have a very good idea why much of the world is currently the way it is.
An assessment day is held at Queenswood in the November prior to entry. Applicants are required to sit entrance examinations in the subjects that they plan to study at A-level. We do not stipulate particular GCSE requirements, although Queenswood Sixth Formers will typically have achieved at least six Grade 6 results at GCSE, with Grades 7–9 in the subjects to be studied at A-level. It is not essential that you have taken GCSE History, but you should have performed well in similar subjects like English and RS to consider it. We hope that anyone who enjoys History and finds research and debate exciting would consider studying History at A-Level.
Component 1: Breadth study The study of significant historical developments over a period of around 100 years and associated interpretations. • Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes • Three questions (one compulsory) • 80 marks • 40% of A-Level Component 2: Depth study The study in depth of a period of major historical change or development and associated primary evidence. • Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes • Three questions (one compulsory) • 80 marks • 40% of A-Level Component 3: Historical investigation A personal study based on a topic of student’s choice. This should take the form of a question in the context of approximately 100 years. It must not duplicate the content of options chosen for Component 1 and 2. • 3500–4500 words • 40 marks • 20% of A-Level • Marked by teachers • Moderated by AQA
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
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| Gender Type | Girls |
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| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
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| Address | Shepherd's Way, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, AL9 6NS |
The AQA syllabus offers you the chance to study three broad areas of History selected from a span of at least 200 years. There are two examined modules: Tudor England and Modern America. You will be able to enjoy investigating some of the most colourful, flamboyant and dynamic characters in history, from Henry VIII and Elizabeth I to Martin Luther King and President Bill Clinton. The third area of study is a piece of Coursework on Germany from 1890-1990. This spans the move from the Kaiser, through republic, the dictatorship of the Nazis, and a divided nation at the centre of the Cold War and ends with re-unification. By the end of the course you should have a greater understanding of the nature of political power, national identities and religious and racial conflict that run across the three very different historical contexts. You will also have a very good idea why much of the world is currently the way it is.
An assessment day is held at Queenswood in the November prior to entry. Applicants are required to sit entrance examinations in the subjects that they plan to study at A-level. We do not stipulate particular GCSE requirements, although Queenswood Sixth Formers will typically have achieved at least six Grade 6 results at GCSE, with Grades 7–9 in the subjects to be studied at A-level. It is not essential that you have taken GCSE History, but you should have performed well in similar subjects like English and RS to consider it. We hope that anyone who enjoys History and finds research and debate exciting would consider studying History at A-Level.
Component 1: Breadth study The study of significant historical developments over a period of around 100 years and associated interpretations. • Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes • Three questions (one compulsory) • 80 marks • 40% of A-Level Component 2: Depth study The study in depth of a period of major historical change or development and associated primary evidence. • Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes • Three questions (one compulsory) • 80 marks • 40% of A-Level Component 3: Historical investigation A personal study based on a topic of student’s choice. This should take the form of a question in the context of approximately 100 years. It must not duplicate the content of options chosen for Component 1 and 2. • 3500–4500 words • 40 marks • 20% of A-Level • Marked by teachers • Moderated by AQA