History

Assessment

Paper 1: Breadth Study with Interpretations: Britain, 1625–1701: conflict, revolution and settlement. The focus of study is on developments and changes over a broad timescale and so the content is presented as themes spanning a significant duration: 1625–88. This option also contains a study in depth of historical interpretations on a broad question that is contextualised by, and runs on from, the themes: how revolutionary, in the years to 1701, was the Glorious Revolution of 1688–89? 30% A Level, 60% AS. Examination - 2 hours 15 minutes Paper 2: Depth Study: Russia in revolution, 1894–1924. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of revolutionary activity in Russia in the years 1894 to 1917, the response of successive governments to opposition to their rule, and the reasons for the successful consolidation of the revolution of October 1917 under Lenin and the Bolsheviks. 20% A Level. 40% AS. Examination – 1 hour 30 minutes. A Level students only: Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth: Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485–1603. We explore the nature of rebellion and disorder under the Tudors and the way the various challenges were met, the nature of change in government over the period and the changing relationship between the Crown and key sections of society. The option enables students to explore the way in which, despite a shaky start, the Tudors were able to establish their dynasty as one of the most powerful England has seen. Examination – 2 hours 15 minutes. Component 4: Coursework Students complete an independently researched enquiry on historical interpretations. 3,000 – 4,000 word essay.