History

Assessment

Component 1: British Period Study and Enquiry Written exam 1 hour 30 minutes 50 marks 25% of qualification Component 2: Non-British Period Study Written exam 1 hour 30 marks 15% of qualification Component 3: Thematic study and Historical Interpretations Written exam 2 hours 30 minutes 80 marks 40% of qualification Component 4: Topic Based Essay 3,000 – 4,000 word essay Non-exam assessment 40 marks 20% of qualification