History

Assessment

This is a new-style linear A level course. You will NOT be entered for an external AS exam at the end of the first year. In the second year of the course, you will take external exams that assess content covered in the first and second year. These exams (along with coursework) will determine your A level grade. All history courses include one coursework unit and three examined units. The coursework will be an extended essay completed independently with some teacher guidance. This will require you to research a topic on your own using books and articles found in the library or from the online archive. The examination will require you to demonstrate a mixture of evidence and essay writing skills.