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History
Minimum Entry Criteria
Desired: 7 in History (or 7 in English Literature if the subject is not studied at GCSE)
Essential: 6 in History (or 7 in English Literature if the subject is not studied at GCSE)
Board
OCR
Outline of the Course
- Unit 1: British period study: England 1445-1509: Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII
- Unit 2: Non-British period study: The Cold War in Asia 1945-93
- Unit 3: Depth Study – China and its Rulers 1839-1989
- Unit 4: Individual Assignment – an opportunity to research and write on a topic of your choice
Assessment
Type of Assessment |
Duration |
Weighting |
|
1 |
Examination: The first question is a source response, focusing on the emergence of the conflict between the Yorkists and Lancastrians and the first downfall of Henry VI. The second question is an analytical essay, focusing on the reigns of Edward IV, Richard III and Henry VII. |
1 hour 30 minutes |
25% |
2 |
Examination: The first essay requires precise analytical thinking, whilst the second looks at the rule of the presidents and ideologies in developing aspects of the Cold war. |
1 hour |
15% |
3 |
Examination: Three essay questions: The first question focuses on comparing and contrasting historian’s opinions of either The First Opium War, The Boxer Rebellion and The Cultural Revolution. The next section requires you to answer two thematic questions which encourage an evaluation of the themes and timing points that have led to the development of modern China. |
2 hours 30 minutes |
40% |
4 |
Coursework: Independent Study Essay: 4,000 words: An exciting opportunity to pursue your own research interests and write an essay on a topic of your choosing. This is excellent academic preparation for competitive Russel Group university courses. |
2 terms |
20% |
