The Edexcel History course gives you the opportunity to broaden and enhance your existing knowledge of Modern World European History whilst broadening your interests and skills through studying aspects of Fifteenth Century British and Tudor History. You will also have the opportunity to study Russian History, examining the rise of Lenin, the tyranny of Joseph Stalin and the collapse of the USSR. It provides an ideal combination of modern 20th Century topics and more traditional “Kings and Queens” early modern history. You will be taught by History teachers who are specialists in their respective fields, and can rely on our knowledge, enthusiasm and extensive resources to help you achieve your very best.
a minimum of five (I)GCSEs at grade 6 / B and 3 at grade 5 / C.
The A Level course: consists of four components, three examination papers and a coursework assignment. 30% Paper 1: Russia, 1917-1991 An essay and sources breadth paper, lasting 2 hours 15 minutes, worth 30% of the A Level. 20% Paper 2: The German Democratic Republic, 1949-1990 An essay and sources depth paper, lasting 1 hour 30 minutes, worth 20% of the A Level. 30% Paper 3: Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603 An essay and sources depth and breadth paper, lasting 2 hours 15 minutes, worth 30% of the A Level. 20% Coursework: An independent research based enquiry which addresses an issue of historical debate A 3000-4000 word essay, submitted in April, worth 20% of the A Level. This will be based on the Holocaust.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Mount Pleasant, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1DB |
The Edexcel History course gives you the opportunity to broaden and enhance your existing knowledge of Modern World European History whilst broadening your interests and skills through studying aspects of Fifteenth Century British and Tudor History. You will also have the opportunity to study Russian History, examining the rise of Lenin, the tyranny of Joseph Stalin and the collapse of the USSR. It provides an ideal combination of modern 20th Century topics and more traditional “Kings and Queens” early modern history. You will be taught by History teachers who are specialists in their respective fields, and can rely on our knowledge, enthusiasm and extensive resources to help you achieve your very best.
a minimum of five (I)GCSEs at grade 6 / B and 3 at grade 5 / C.
The A Level course: consists of four components, three examination papers and a coursework assignment. 30% Paper 1: Russia, 1917-1991 An essay and sources breadth paper, lasting 2 hours 15 minutes, worth 30% of the A Level. 20% Paper 2: The German Democratic Republic, 1949-1990 An essay and sources depth paper, lasting 1 hour 30 minutes, worth 20% of the A Level. 30% Paper 3: Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603 An essay and sources depth and breadth paper, lasting 2 hours 15 minutes, worth 30% of the A Level. 20% Coursework: An independent research based enquiry which addresses an issue of historical debate A 3000-4000 word essay, submitted in April, worth 20% of the A Level. This will be based on the Holocaust.