A-Level History

Course Code: BA138
Award Level 3, Similar to - NVQ Level 3, A-Level

A-Level History is an interesting and insightful subject. By analysing the past and how we have made decisions we can look to apply this to future applications in the hope of avoiding conflicts and problems. A-Level History covers modern history and politics.

A-Level History will give you the ability to analyse and discuss past and future periods. It will give you an extended knowledge and conversational ability and it will make you critical of current actions, knowing how similar actions have ended in the past.

AS Level

For unit 1 (Change & Consolidation) students are required to:

Complete a written examination lasting 1 hour and 15 minutes. This is worth 72 marks and 25% of the A-Level mark.

For unit 2 (Historical Issues) students are required to:

Complete a written examination lasting 1 hour and 30 mintues. This is worth 72 marks and 25% of the A-Level mark.

A2 Level

For unit 3 (The State & The People) students are required to:

Complete a written examination lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes. This is worth 90 marks and 30% of the A-Level mark.

For unit 4 (Historical Enquiry) students are required to:

Complete a coursework unit of approximately 3500 words. This is worth 60 marks and 20% of the A-Level mark.

Students are responsible for contacting the test centre directly and arranging test times. Fees will also need to be paid to the centre by the student.

Course Content

Unit 1: Consolidation & Change

Britain, 1603 - 1642
Totalitarian ideology in theory & practice c1848 - c1941

Unit 2: Historical Issues: Periods of Change

The impact of Chairman Mao, China 1946 - 1976
A Sixties social revolution? British society 1959 - 1975

Unit 3: The State and The People: Change & Continuity

France and the enlightenment: Absolution under threat, 1743 - 1789
The State and the people: Britain 1918 - 1964

Unit 4: Historical Enquiry

Overview

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manuals and study guide plus tutor support by telephones, mail or email. Your A-level course materials will be sent out in the post and once you enrol on this A-Level course, you will receive a welcome telephone call from your course tutor who will spend some time talking you through the course.

Qualifications

This course prepares students for A-Level History for examination in 2011 and later years. Once you have successfully completed the examinations you will receive a A-Level in History.

Course Questions & Answers

Q: Is this the same as an A-Level from a School or College?

Yes! You study the same coursework, take the same examinations and get the same qualification, the difference is that the course is designed to be studied from home and our expert tutor support is available via email and post.

Q: What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

You will preferably have a reasonable grade GCSE or "O" Level in History as the concepts in the A-Level History course follow on and use some of the knowledge you will have gained, this is not essential and don't be discouraged if you don't have this qualification already.

Q: Is there a time limit for completion of this course?

We provide you with a full 24 months to complete your home learning course, this is a lot more time than you need so that you can study at your own pace and in your own time without the pressure of tight deadlines – this course is truly flexible and aimed at being adaptable around your lifestyle.

Q: What is included in the cost of my course?

Learning documentation and course materials
Unlimited tutor support via email

Q: Do I have to sit an exam?

Yes, you will need to take the standard A-Level examinations in order to fully complete this course. The examinations run on specific dates which can be obtained by visiting the AQA website. You will be required to book these examinations yourself and so we can provide a list of A-Level test centres around the country.

Q: Are there any additional costs?

You may want to purchase additional recommended books and you will generally be required to pay a small fee to take your examinations at the examining centre that you choose.

Q: What if I live outside the UK?

You are still able to study this A-Level course. You will however be required to take the examinations within the UK.

Q: How do I get my work assessed?

Every student is issued with envelopes in order to return your completed coursework to us. Once we receive your coursework we will mark it and contact you with a result.