AS Level : History

History, Philosophy and Theology

We are only accepting one application per candidate.

What will you be working towards?

Code	AS/History
Qualification Type	GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Qualification Level	Level 3
Course type	Full Time

Overview

“Study History! Study History! In history lies all the secrets of Statecraft” (Winston Churchill)

Details

The exciting and expertly taught History course comprises of the following:

Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations: Russia, 1917–91: from Lenin to Yeltsin

Paper 2: Depth study: The German Democratic Republic, 1949–90

How will it be delivered?

Paper 1: Written examination, lasting 2 hours 15 minutes. 60% of the total AS qualification, 30% of the total A2 qualification

Paper 2: Written examination, lasting 1 hour 30 minutes. 40% of the total AS qualification, 20% of the total A2 qualification

Exam Board: Edexcel

Entry requirements

5 Grade 4’s and above to include at least a 4 in GCSE History if taken.

Your next steps...

You could take this course to complement other advanced level courses or to prepare for the A2 part of an Advanced GCE in History, which could lead onto higher education in History or related subjects such as English, American Studies, Politics , Archaeology or more general courses. With further training, you could go into a job related to history by seeking employment in areas of heritage such as working for a museum or within education such as a teacher. You could also go straight into a job as the AS GCE is a recognised qualification that will help you develop the skills, understanding and knowledge that many employers across lots of industries are looking for.

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English Martyrs Catholic School

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Anstey Lane , Leicester , Leicester, Leics, LE4 0FJ

Available dates

01/09/2021 to 31/08/2022
English Martyrs Catholic School
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours