A-Level History

Course Code: BA138

An interesting and insightful subject that delivers a broad knowledge of modern history and politics.

Gain the skills to analyse and discuss past and future periods and gain an extended knowledge and conversational ability.
Learn how to become critical of current actions, knowing how similar actions have ended in the past.
Investigate historical issues in dept and detail and evaluate a range of sources such as biographies, TV programmes, paintings and the internet.

Course Content

AS Level

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

A2 Level

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

Assessment

Unit 1: Written examination: 1 hour 15 minutes
Unit 2: Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes
Unit 3: Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes
Unit 4: Coursework

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual and study guide plus tutor support by email. Your A-level course materials will be sent out in the post and once you enrol on this A-Level course.

Throughout the course there will be self-assessment questions, and tutor marked questions, to enable you to monitor your progress. You will receive envelopes in order to submit your assignments.

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 an 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.

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 but must take the examinations within the UK as this is the only guaranteed way to access examining centres.

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.