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A-level History

One of the most respected arts subjects, A–level History will boost your communication, analysis and critical thinking skills. Delve into some of the most fascinating events throughout history and discover why they took place. Familiarise yourself with some of the most noteworthy occurrences which helped shape the world as we know it today.

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What you will learn

Below is an outline of the course material you will study:

Unit 1: The Making of a Superpower Part 1: From Civil War to World War

  • The Era of Reconstruction
  • The weaknesses of the Federal Government
  • Political corruption in the Gilded Age
  • Social, regional and ethnic divisions
  • Economic growth and the rise of corporations
  • Laissez Faire Dominance and Consequences
  • Foreign affairs and Isolationism
  • Populism, Progressivism and Imperialism, 1890–1920

Unit 2: The Wars of the Roses Part 1: The Fall of the House of Lancaster

  • The origins of the conflict, 1450-1459
  • The War of the Barons, 1459-1461
  • The Triumph of the Yorkists, 1461-1471

Unit 3: The Making of a Superpower Part 2: Crises and the Rise to World Power

  • Domestic Politics in the 1920s
  • Underlying economic problems
  • Government response to The Great Depression
  • Social change and development
  • The War and new opportunities
  • International Relations 1920-45
  • Crisis of identity, 1920–1945
  • The Superpower, 1945–1975
  • Domestic Politics, 1945-60
  • Domestic Politics, 1961-74
  • Economic Change & Developments, 1945-75
  • The USA and International Relations

Unit 4: The Wars of the Roses Part 2: The Fall of the House of York

  • ‘The Sun in Splendour’: The Reign of Edward IV, 1471–1483
  • The Downfall of the Yorkist Monarchy, 1483–1486
  • The End of the Yorkist Dynasty, 1486–1499

Unit 5: Preparation for Paper 1K

  • Component One: Breadth Study
  • Component Two: Depth Study
  • Component Three: Historical Investigation

Course Outcome

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.

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

Increase your knowledge of historical events and gain a highly respected qualification in the process. A-level History can be crucial for personal and professional development.  

Progression Routes

A qualification in A-level History can open many possibilities. If you wish to progress onto higher education, you can study different degrees in similar fields. These include: 

  • Law 
  • English Language & English Literature 
  • Ancient History 
  • Sociology 

You can also pursue exciting career routes, including Architecture, Archaeology, Conservation and Broadcast Journalism.  

Examinations and Assessments

You’ll be required to complete three assessments as part of this course:

Written Exams:

  • Paper 1: 2 hours 30 minutes, 40% of A-level, 80 marks
  • Paper 2: 2 hours 30 minutes, 40% of A-level, 80 marks

Non-Exam Assessment (NEA)

  • Coursework Task 1: 3,500-4,500 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.

Entry Requirements

A GCSE or equivalent in History is recommended for this course. This History A-level syllabus is a difficulty level three: the equivalent difficulty of an A-level or BTEC, which is usually suitable for most learners of all ages.

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