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| Course Name: History A Level |
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| Exam Board: AQA |
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What will I study?
- Unit one: British Empire, 1857-1967
- Unit two: Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia 1917-1953
Non Exam Assessment
- Tudor Rebellions
What skills will I develop?
By the end of the course students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of both units studied. This will include:
- Key events and individuals
- The role and interplay of key economic, social, political and international factors in shaping the past
- Analysis and evaluation of primary material
- Analysis and judgment of secondary material and historical interpretations
How will I be assessed?
Students sit two exams at the end of Year 13, with each exam focusing on a different component.
These exams will take the form of externally assessed written papers lasting 2 hours and 30 minutes.
In each exam students are required to answer 3 questions. Students will also have to complete a non-exam assessment (NEA) worth 20% of their overall grade. This is based on individual research and an essay of around 3,000-3,500 words.