A Level History

The A-level History course allows students to examine a broad period of time, from the rise and rule of the early Tudor Monarchs to the development of civil rights in the USA. Students will further develop their skills by evaluating contemporary historical sources through the use of both provenance and contextual knowledge. They will also be introduced to a range historians’ views which they will test to form complex, substantiated judgements. These represent key transferable skills, essential for other professions and courses of study.

Full details of the course, its aims and objectives and methods of assessment can be accessed via:

OCR A-level History A (H505) Specification

Three exams and coursework.

Paper 1 – 1 hour - International Relations 1890–1941 (15%)

Paper 2 – 1hr 30mins - The Early Tudors, 1485 - 1558 (25%)

Paper 3 – 2hrs 30mins - - Civil Rights in the USA, 1865 – 1992 (40%)

Coursework – (20%)

Our entry requirements are as follows:

• 5 x GCSEs at minimum Grade 4

• GCSE Grade 4 in English and Mathematics

• GCSE Grade 5 in an academically relevant qualification to the chosen A-level subject

Higher education and career pathways supported by A-level History include:

• Law

• Business

• Politics

• Broadcast journalist

• Human resources officer

• Marketing executive