GCE A2 in History

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Please note: the courses offered are subject to Ofqual Accreditation and are subject to change. Pupils at AS and A Level will study the Edexcel route E: Communist States in the twentieth century. At AS, pupils will study two units  Russia 1917-91: from Lenin to Yeltsin - The history of Russia from the October Revolution to the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War.  The German Democratic Republic: 1949-90 - The formation and destruction of East Germany in a turbulent 50 year period in the Cold War. At A Level, pupils will study the two above units and a further two units  Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603 - The History of one of the most influential British monarchies of history. Begins with Henry VII’s win over the ‘car park King’ and ends at the weak, feeble woman with the heart and stomach of a King.  Coursework unit (TBD) - Pupils will study a coursework unit which deals with the interpretations of three Historians on a particular period.

Course information

Name: GCE A2 in History Qualification title: GCE A Level in History Qualification type: Assessment It must be noted that next year will be the first academic year that the AS and A Level are separate qualifications. At AS, students will be assessed in two end of year exams in both subjects studied. It is therefore 100% exam based.  Russia 1917-91 - a 2¼ hour exam, marked out of 60 (worth 60% of the AS; 30% of the A Level)  The German Democratic Republic - a 1½ hour exam, marked out of 40 (worth 40% of the AS; 20% of the A Level) At A level, students will be assessed in three exams; the two above, and a further exam in the third subject, all at the end of the second year. They will be internally assessed on their coursework.  Rebellion and Disorder under the Tudors- a 2¼ hour exam marked out of 60 (worth 30% of the A Level)  Coursework- an internally-assessed piece of coursework (worth 20% of the A Level). Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20150923 10:12:26 Updated 20161128 09:37:12

Entry requirements

Nothing specific Equipment required Nothing specific

Provider

The Sir Robert Woodard Academy
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Sompting Town: Lancing County:West Sussex