A Level History

`Kings Ely sixth form`

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A Level History

Our courses focus on a range of units drawn from the medieval, early modern and modern periods.

Post A Level, a significant number of our students have pursued their interest in History at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities.

The study of History will provide the individual with a better understanding of today’s society by examining the past. Not only that, it will develop a range of skills that are vital in both higher education and the workplace.

Students will engage in evidence based debates, the analysis and evaluation of a variety of sources and seminar style presentations. The specification offers us the opportunity to engage with some fascinating topics and should be enough to whet the appetite of anyone interested in History.

Prerequisite
Although students do not need to have studied History at GCSE level, it would be expected that potential candidates would have a minimum grade 6 in Humanities related subjects e.g. Geography, RS, History.

Topic Overview
Our linear A Level course focuses on both Medieval (Year 12) and Modern Russian History (Year 13). In Year 12 we will look at the Crusades c.1095-1204 and Anglo-Saxon and Norman England c.1053-1106. This is a chance for pupils to explore an exciting and (most likely) new period of History in breadth and depth. In Year 13 our focus moves to Modern 1855-91 where pupils will learn about Russia from the reign of Alexander II to the end of the Cold War. Pupils will also submit a coursework essay of c. 4,000 words on one of the historical controversies from this period.

Topic Overview

Our linear A Level course focuses on both Medieval (Year 12) and Modern Russian History (Year 13).

In Year 12 we will look at the Crusades c.1095-1204 and Anglo-Saxon and Norman England c.1053-1106. This is a chance for pupils to explore an exciting and (most likely) new period of History in breadth and depth.

In Year 13 our focus moves to Modern 1855-91 where pupils will learn about Russia from the reign of Alexander II to the end of the Cold War.

Pupils will also submit a coursework essay of c. 4,000 words on one of the historical controversies from this period.

Assessment
Unit 1: The crusades c.1095-1204 Written examination 2 hours 15 minutes. A Level: 30% of marks. Unit 2: Anglo-Saxon England and the Anglo-Norman Kingdom c. 1053-1106 Written examination 1 hour 15 minutes. A Level: 20% of marks. Unit 3: Modern Russia 1855-1991 Written examination 2 hours 15 minutes. A Level: 30 % of marks. Unit 4: Coursework Internally assessed assignment of 3,500 words A Level: 20% of marks.

Assessment

Unit 1: The crusades c.1095-1204

Written examination 2 hours 15 minutes.
A Level: 30% of marks.

Unit 2: Anglo-Saxon England and the Anglo-Norman Kingdom c. 1053-1106

Written examination 1 hour 15 minutes.
A Level: 20% of marks.

Unit 3: Modern Russia 1855-1991

Written examination 2 hours 15 minutes.
A Level: 30 % of marks.

Unit 4: Coursework

Internally assessed assignment of 3,500 words
A Level: 20% of marks.

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