History

Exam Board: OCR

Description

History is the study and recreation of the past using historical sources. It is a subject that depends on controversy, disagreement and differing opinions. 

This A-Level course includes the following topics:

Unit 1: British period study and enquiry—Tudor government 1509–1558. This unit covers the reigns of three Tudor monarchs, Henry VIII, Edward VI and Mary I. 

Unit 2: European period study—Germany 1919–1963. This unit includes study of Germany during the period of the Weimar Republic, the Nazi period of rule and during the post-war period when Germany was divided into East and West. 

Unit 3: Coursework personal study

Unit 4: Civil rights in the USA—1865–1992. This unit covers the struggle for civil rights amongst four groups in American society, black Americans, native Americans, women and labour. 

Assessment

Unit 1: 25% (exam)
Unit 2: 15% (exam)
Unit 3: 40% (exam)
Unit 4: 20% single 3,000–4,000-word essay

Where can it lead?

A-Level History is essential for anyone looking to study History at degree level, but it is seen as a valuable academic A-Level which will complement an application for any degree level course. However, it is especially valuable for those looking to pursue courses in Law, Criminology and English Literature, Economics, Politics and Philosophy.