History AS and A Level
History, Philosophy and Theology


What will you be working towards?
Code | TPT26 |
Qualification Type | GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent |
Qualification Level | Level 3 |
Course type | Full Time |
Overview
At AS Level students will study:
Unit 1 - England 1547-1603: the later Tudors
Enquiry topic: Mid Tudor Crisis, 1547-1558
British period study
Unit 2: Non-British Period Study
Democracy and Dictatorships in Germany 1919–1963
At A level students will study:
Unit 3: Thematic Study and historical interpretations
Civil Rights in the USA 1865–1992
Details
At AS Level students will study:
Unit 1 - England 1547-1603: the later Tudors
Enquiry topic: Mid Tudor Crisis, 1547-1558
• The stability of the monarchy – Edward VI and Mary
• Religious changes
• Rebellion and unrest
British period study
• Elizabeth and religion
• The nature of Elizabethan monarchy; Government and Parliament
• Elizabeth’s management of financial, economic and social affairs
• Elizabeth’s later years, 1588-1603
Unit 2: Non-British Period Study
Democracy and Dictatorships in Germany 1919–1963
• The establishment and development of the Weimar Republic: 1919–Jan 1933
• The establishment of the Nazi Dictatorship and its domestic policies Feb 1933–1939
• The impact of war and defeat on Germany: 1939–1949
• Divided Germany: The Federal Republic and the DDR 1949–1963
At A level students will study:
Unit 3: Thematic Study and historical interpretations
Civil Rights in the USA 1865–1992
Key topics
• African Americans
• Trade Union and Labour rights
• Native American Indians
• Women
Depth Studies
• Civil rights in the ‘Gilded Age’ c.1875–c.1895
• The New Deal and civil rights
• Malcolm X and Black Power
How will it be delivered?
AS Level:
Paper 1 – 50% (1 hour 30 minutes exam)
Paper 2 – 50% (1 hour 30 exam)
A Level –all examined papers taken at the end of Year 13
Paper 1 – 25% (1 hour 30 minute exam)
Paper 2 – 15% (1 hour exam)
Paper 3 – 40% (2 hour 30 exam)
Topic based essay (coursework) – 20% (completed during Year 13)
Entry requirements
Grade 5 or better in GCSE History.
Your next steps...
All units will provide students with the opportunity to develop and demonstrate critical, evaluative and analytical skills; skills that will greatly enhance any students post - 18 options.