History
North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School - Islington
02072676266
6-9 Canonbury Place, Islington, N1 2NQ
Course summary

Our A-Level History qualification has been designed to help students understand the significance of historical events, the role of individuals in history and the nature of change over time. The qualification will help students to gain a deeper understanding of the past through political, social, economic and cultural perspectives. The engaging topics available to them throughout the course will provide them with the knowledge and skills they require to succeed as A-Level historians.

Entry requirements

Pupils should have achieved five subjects at Grade 6 or above, including either Maths and/or English at Grade 6. They should also have reached a minimum Grade 6 in the subject they want to study at A level. All students wishing to join the Sixth Form should be registered by the Autumn Term before the proposed year of entry.

How you'll be assessed

The examination for Papers 1 and 3 involves students to complete 3 essays in 2 hours and 15 minutes. The examination for Paper 2 involves students to complete 2 essays in 1 hour and 30 minutes. The Controlled Assessment is completed prior to the exam and is 3000-4000 words. The question focus of the coursework is of the students’ own choosing and must not overlap with other content studied. Paper 1 is worth 30% of your total A-Level (Exam 2hr 15mins/60 marks). Paper 2 is worth 20% of your total A-Level (Exam 1hr 30mins/40 marks). Paper 3 is worth 30% of your total A-Level (Exam 2hr 15mins/60 marks). Coursework is worth 20% of your total A-Level (3000-4000 words).

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityIslington
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Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Address6-9 Canonbury Place, Islington, N1 2NQ