You’ll study the most popular historical periods and themes. However, there will be a greater emphasis on more internationally significant periods and themes, such as the inclusion of ‘India 1857–1947’ and ‘The world in crisis 1879–1945’. Unit 4 takes an international relations approach, interpreting divisive periods of international history.
What I should consider before enrolling
A level History builds directly on the subject knowledge studied at IGCSE/GCSE (or equivalent). We recommend our students have a grade B or 6 at IGCSE/GCSE to cope with the subject content. All students undertaking A levels must also have IGCSE in English Language at Grade C or 4 (or equivalent qualification).
Course options depend on student´s timetable. All units are externally assessed with essay-based examinations. Each paper has four questions. Students must answer two 25-mark essay questions from a choice of four.
History
Year 1 (AS Level)
Course Content and Examinations
Unit 1: Depth Study with Interpretations (worth 50% of AS grade and 25% of the overall A level grade)
- Option 1A: France in Revolution, 1774–99 13
- Option 1B: Russia in Revolution, 1881–1917 15
- Option 1C: Germany, 1918–45 18
- Option 1D: Britain, 1964–90 21
Unit 2: Breadth Study with Source Evaluation (worth 50% of AS grade and 25% of the overall A level grade)
- Option 1A: India, 1857–1948: The Raj to Partition
- Option 1B: China, 1900–76 26
- Option 1C: Russia, 1917–91: From Lenin to Yeltsin
- Option 1D: South Africa, 1948–2014
History
Year 2 (A Level)
Course Content and Examinations
Unit 3: Thematic Study with Source Evaluation (worth 50% of AS grade and 25% of the overall A level grade)
- Option 1A: The USA, Independence to Civil War, 1763–1865
- Option 1B: The British Experience of Warfare, 1803–1945
- Option 1C: Germany: United, Divided and Reunited, 1870–1990
- Option 1D: Civil Rights and Race Relations in the USA, 1865–2009
Unit 4: International Study with Historical Interpretations (worth 50% of AS grade and 25% of the overall A level grade)
- Option 1A: The Making of Modern Europe, 1805–71 46
- Option 1B: The World in Crisis, 1879–1945 49
- Option 1C: The World Divided: Superpower Relations, 1943–90 51
- Option 1D: The Cold War and Hot War in Asia, 1945–90
History Specification
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