History AS/A2
EXAMINATION BOARD AQA
AS SPECIFICATION CODE 2040, 1041
A2 SPECIFICATION CODE 2041
Course Introduction:
Students develop a critical understanding of past events through examining
change, continuity, similarity and difference in various societies. This
is through analysis, interpretation, discussion, written work, and independent
study using a variety of resources.
The course studied is designed to encourage students to:
• In this course students are encouraged to explore the nature of the discipline
of History through four units, examining the theme of change and consolidation
through different societies and how these societies responded to change.
• Candidates explore the theoretical and methodological issues behind the
study of History before applying them to topics.
• At AS, students study theories of historical explanation and the role
of sources in enquiry. At A2 they look at interpretations and enquiry.
• Individuals, societies, events, developments and issues are studied in
broad historical content along with continuity and change. The examination
of social, cultural, religious & ethnic
diversity also takes place.
Entry Requirements:
To succeed in this course students will need to have attained:
GCSE Grade B in History
Course Assessment:
AS Level (Year 12)
Unit 1 Change and consolidation – USA 1890-1945
AS 50% A2 25%
Unit 2 Period of Change – Nazi Germany
AS 50% A2 25%
A2 Level (Year 13)
Unit 3 State and People – Britain 1918- 1964
A2 25%
Unit 4 Personal Historical Enquiry (coursework)
A2 25%