Duration of Course: 2 Years: AS in Year 1 leading to A2 in Year 2
What does it include? AS Level: Unit 1: Historical Themes in Bredth D6: Ideology, Conflict and Retreat: USA in Asia, 1950-1973 D7: Politics, Presidency and Society in the USA, 1968-2001
Unit 2: British Historical Depth Studies E1: British Political History 1945-1990: Conflict and Consensus
A2 Level: Unit 3: Depth Studies and Hisotrical Controversies D1: From Kaiser to Fuhrer, 1900-1945
Unit 4: Historical Enquiry CW40: 20th Century International Relations
How will I be assessed? Units 1 and 2 on the AS are tested by external examination. Unit 3 on the A2 is also assessed by external examination. Unit 4 on the A2 is however internally asessed by TWO pieces of coursework.
What do I need to get on to it? You should have GCSE Grade C in GCSE English. GCSE Grade C in History is a useful extra. History is a very challenging A level requiring detailed analysis, the ability to think independently and produce regular, detailed written material are essential.
Where is it based? It is based at the Maida Vale Centre, Elgin Avenue, London W9 2NR |