Course Overview

Are you fascinated by the past and the power it holds to help us understand the present? Then you’ll enjoy delving into some of the most fascinating periods of British and American history on this engaging online A-level course.

One of the most respected arts subjects, A-level History will boost your communication, analysis, and critical thinking skills.

As you study, you’ll gain priceless skills in communication, critical thinking, and analysis, as well as expand your vocabulary of historical terms and concepts. A-level History is a well-respected subject, recognised as a mark of significant achievement and valued by universities and employers alike. 

You’ll explore the USA from 1865-1975, the compelling period between the end of the American Civil War and Word War Two and how the USA came to be the superpower it is today. Moving on, you’ll examine one of the most tumultuous periods in British history, the Ward of the Roses, before undertaking your own independent historical research on a subject of your choosing. 

This distance learning course follows the AQA A-Level History syllabus and has been designed specifically to be studied online in your own time and space. You’ll have unlimited tutor support, a clear induction, and well-structured assignments to help you to develop the skills and knowledge needed to prepare for the exam. You’ll also have guaranteed access to one of our exam centres if you sit your final A-Level examinations in the UK.

You’ll get all this too:

  • Fast Track – In a rush? You’ll have the option to complete this course within a year.
  • Guaranteed Exam Venue – Finding exam spaces can be tough, so with Oxbridge you’ll get guaranteed access to our network of partnership exam centres around the UK Exam Pass
  • Guarantee – We’re so confident, if you don’t pass the first time, we’ll support you to the next exam for free

Course at a glance

Course duration

24

On average it takes our students 8 months to complete this course, however you have up to 24 months.

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This course is awarded by AQA.

Study Method

Study completely online using our award-winning learning platform, MyOxbridge.

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Whichever career path you decide to choose, our 5‑step process can help you achieve your goals.

Step One

We'll take the time to understand your goals

Step Two

Together we'll develop your learning journey

Step Three

You'll get access to our award-winning learning portal, MyOxbridge. If you like, add a printed version of your course too!

Step Four

Our team of highly qualified tutors are as passionate about your success as you are. That’s why you’ll receive as much one-to-one support as you need from the moment you enrol, right through to receiving your certificate

Step Five

Once you've passed, we’ll review your learning journey, and provide free resources such as our Job Ready or University Ready Pack.

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24

On average, students complete this course in 8 months, but we'll give you up to 24 months.

30mins/day

The learning hours for this course are up to 300 hours, which is around 30 minutes per day for 18 months.

This course can start as soon as you enrol.

We'll give you plenty of time to finish this course, but if you need more time, just ask!

Awarding Body

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AQA qualifications are internationally recognised and taught in 30 countries around the world, highly valued by employers and universities and enable young people to progress to the next stage of their lives. AQA qualifications suit a range of abilities and include GCSEs, IGCSEs and A-levels.

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this home learning course you will receive an A-Level in History, issued by AQA. Your certificate is identical to that issued to students at any other school, college or university.

This syllabus (7042) has been chosen by Oxbridge because it is the best suited to online learning, and we believe it provides the best chance of success.

Our course code
X913
Qualification Code
7042
Official Qualification Title
A-level History
UCAS Points
56

How is this course assessed or examined?

You can enrol now for examinations from Summer 2022.

You’ll be required to complete two standard A-Level written exams, and one piece of coursework.

  • Exam 1: 2 hours 30 minutes, 40% of A-Level, 80 marks.
  • Exam 2: 2 hours 30 minutes, 40% of A-Level, 80 marks.
  • Non-exam assessment (coursework): 3500–4500 words, 20% of A-Level, 40 marks.

The exams contain questions linked to primary sources given and sources relevant to the period studied. The coursework is a personal study based on a topic of the student’s choice to be completed in their own time. Coursework is marked by a tutor and moderated by AQA.

We provide a guaranteed exam space in one of our partner exam centres around the UK. Check where your closest exam centre is.

We also offer an exam pass guarantee. If you don’t pass the first time, we’ll support you for free, to your next exams.

Assignments

During your course, you’ll be required to complete various assignments. These do not contribute towards your final grade but provide you with an opportunity to submit work to your tutor for marking and feedback. This will help you to monitor your progress and will be used to produce predicted grades if needed.

Non-exam assessment (NEA)

  • Coursework: 3500–4500 words, 20% of A-Level, 40 marks.

Part of the A-level assessment for the new specification is a non-exam assessment (NEA). This coursework is completed during your learning and sent your exam centre for marking. You’ll be given more details once you’re enrolled.

Entry requirements

Difficulty
Level three: the equivalent difficulty of an A-level or BTEC, usually suitable for most learners of all ages.
Entry requirements

A GCSE or equivalent in History is recommended for this course.

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