History

Assessment

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.