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History: AS and A2 Level
This course aims to develop important personal qualities:
the ability to think for yourself, to challenge commonly
accepted ideas, to make decisions, to appreciate
differing and conflicting points of view and to think and
write clearly.
Course details The Edexcel examination board offers a
course that many students who enjoy history will find
attractive and manageable. The course allows you to
develop a range of historical skills, and Key Skills in
Communication.
HISTORY
How is it assessed? The AS History course involves the
study of two units covering aspects of European and
British history. Each of these units will be assessed by a
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short examination at the end of the course. Should you
decide to continue with History, you will study a further
two units: one on historical enquiry and the other looking
in detail at historical controversies.
Course duration One year at AS level. One year at
A2 level.
What do I need to study this subject? Five or more A*-C
appropriate GCSEs or equivalent at one sitting. Students
should have GCSE grade A*-C in English Language and
it would be useful, though not essential, to have C or
above in History or Humanities. BTEC First if used as part
of the equivalent must be at Merit or above.
Where can this lead me? History can provide you with a
qualification to enter higher education. It is also a highly
respected and useful qualification for a wide range of
careers, including law, media, advertising and journalism.
What are the enrichment opportunities? Trips abroad,
conferences, visits to London sites and revision days. Every
year we work with QMC on a history masterclass and visit
Essex University.
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