EDEXCEL AS/A LEVEL HISTORY
Course Requirements
GCSE History at Grade C or above. However, it is possible to take history at AS/A level without having studied the subject at GCSE. The most important requirements are a proven ability to work hard, a sound command of English and adequate general success at GCSE.
Course Description (AS)
During Year 12 students will study 2 different units:
A World Divided: Communism and Democracy in the 20th century
We will look at 2 case studies:
Stalin’s Russia, 1924-53
Course Description (A2)
In Year 13 students will study 2 further periods of history, which build on and develop some of the issues and ideas raised during the Year 12 programme. These are likely to be:
Assessment
At the end of Year 12 students sit written examinations in the two AS units.
The A2 course is assessed by one written examination and 2 coursework essays.
Progression
History can be used as an entry qualification for a wide range of courses at University or College including law, business and humanities subjects. It is also a highly regarded qualification by employers in a wide range of areas.
Students at KS5 have 5 50 minute lessons of History per week.
If you have any further questions or queries about History at Settle College, please contact Ms P Fisher (Subject Leader).