• English
• Communication and Culture
• English Language A
• English Language B
• English Language and Literature A
• English Language and Literature B
• English Literature A
• English Literature B
• ICT
• Applied ICT
• Computing
• ICT
• Maths
• Mathematics
• Statistics
• Use of Mathematics
• Science
• Applied Science
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Electronics
• Environmental Studies
• Human Biology
• Physics A
• Physics B: Physics in Context
• Psychology A
• Psychology B
• Science in Society
• Business
• Applied Business
• Accounting
• Business Studies
• Economics
• Law
• Arts
• Applied Art and Design
• Art and Design
• Dance
• Drama and Theatre Studies
• History of Art
• Media Studies
• Music
• Technology
• Design and Technology: Food Technology
• Design and Technology: Product Design (3-D Design)
• Design and Technology: Product Design (Textiles)
• Design and Technology: Systems and Control Technology
• PE
• Physical Education
• Languages
• Bengali
• French
• German
• Modern Hebrew
• Panjabi
• Polish
• Spanish
• Humanities
• Anthropology
• Archaeology
• Citizenship Studies
• Classical Civilisation
• Critical Thinking
• General Studies A
• General Studies B
• Geography
• Government and Politics
• Health and Social Care
• History
• Leisure Studies
• Philosophy
• Religious Studies
• Sociology
• Travel and Tourism

 

Summary

This specification is designed to:

• allow maximum flexibility to centres to judge what is most appropriate for their students and the expertise that is available to them
• promote a study of History at A Level which is coherent and one which requires the study of a substantial element of British history
• promote an understanding of change and development over time, an understanding of change over a short period studied in depth and a study of change over 100 years.

The specification encourages candidates to:

• develop their interest in and enthusiasm for history and an understanding of its intrinsic value and significance
• build upon their understanding of the past through experiencing a broad and balanced course of study
• acquire an understanding of different identities within society and an appreciation of social, cultural, religious and ethnic diversity through the study of aspects of British and non-British history
• gain skills which are relevant both to higher education and the workplace.

AS outline

At AS, this specification supports historical study that promotes an understanding of change and development over time (Unit 1) plus an understanding of change over a short period studied in depth (Unit 2):

• Unit 1: Change and Consolidation
• Unit 2: Historical Issues: Periods of Change.

A2 outline

At A2, the specification offers a natural progression from AS. Unit 3 focuses on the relationship between the state and the people, and the forces which influenced this relationship. Unit 4 is an historical enquiry which tests understanding of change over 100 years:

• Unit 3: The State and the People: Change and Continuity
• Unit 4: Historical Enquiry.

For a full breakdown of the unit topics and assessment requirements, see the specification.

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