History

Assessment

Breadth Study: • Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes • Three questions (one compulsory) • 80 marks • 40% of A-Level • Section A Question: Compulsory question linked to historical interpretations (30 marks) • Section B Question: Two from three essays (2 x 25 marks) Depth Study: • Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes • Three questions (one compulsory) • 80 marks • 40% of A-Level • Section A Question: Compulsory question linked to primary sources or sources contemporary to the period (30 marks) • Section B Question: Two from three essays (2 x 25 marks) Historical investigation: This is 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 the Breadth or Depth Study. • 4500 word limit • 40 marks • 20% of A-Level