History - AS/A2 Level

AS LEVEL (Examination Based Modules and Course Essays) 

Module 1:  United States Foreign Policy 1890-1991

Module 2:  Britain 1815-1841

Module 3: Course Essays

Please not that the modules may be taught out of sequence depending on which module examination is available in January.

A2 LEVEL (Examination Based & the Personal Study)

Module 4:  Aspects of Domestic Issues in the USA 1877-1989

Module 5:  Britain 1951-1997

Module 6:  Personal Study (content to be decided in consultation with teacher)

Please not that the modules may be taught out of sequence depending on which module examination is available in January. The personal study can be replaced by an examination based module if the student so wishes, however this alteration must take place within the first two weeks of the A2 year.

History in the 6th Form at Saint James is taught to the AQA Specification at both AS and A2 level.  The course aims to give students not only the skills required to complete the examinations, but also skills that will allow them to develop as independent learners.

The intent of AS Level is to ease the student into the more rigorous and rewarding workload. There will be an option to sit one of the modules in January. If this option is taken it can provide the student with invaluable examination experience, which will only benefit them in the long run.
 
History is a core humanities subject that complements English Language and Literature, Media Studies and languages such as French or German. All these subjects develop the student’s ability to filter information and present an argument in an informative and exciting manner. History can also provide a unique contrast to those students who are taking scientific subjects as it can assist to develop the analytical mind but through more subjective means. 

For a further insight into why you should take History as an option please visit the Why History page.

For further information on the examination body please visit - www.aqa.org.uk