This linear History course consists of three units which collectively cover themes from British, Russian and world history. ■ The British unit focuses on the fascinating period of the Wars of the Roses from 1450-1499. It delves into the origins of the conflict and the feud between the Houses of Lancaster and York. ■ The Russian History unit covers the turbulence of the Tsarist and Communist era from 1855-1964, which saw the rise of Lenin and the Bolsheviks and the creation of the USSR. ■ The third aspect to the A Level is a coursework unit in which students investigate a significant issue from the twentieth century. The focus of student research is the development of antiSemitism in Prussia/Germany (1848-1945).
Prospective students should have at least a grade 5 in all three examination units of GCSE History, although a grade 6 or higher is advisable. At least a grade 6 in English is advisable. We ask that students have undertaken some prior reading around the subject. There are websites to help with this. These include the Historical Association, History Learning Site, the National Archives and SparkNotes. There is also a list of additional texts on the history web page, which you may find useful.
Assessment 1: Tsarist and Communist Russia 1855- 1964 – one 2 hours, 30 minutes exam at the end of Year 13 (40%). Assessment 2: The Wars of the Roses 1450-1499 – one 2 hours, 30 minutes exam at the end of Year 13 (40%). Assessment 3: Historical investigation – a 4500 word essay- internally marked, externally moderated (20%).
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Breck Rd, Wallasey, CH44 3HS |
This linear History course consists of three units which collectively cover themes from British, Russian and world history. ■ The British unit focuses on the fascinating period of the Wars of the Roses from 1450-1499. It delves into the origins of the conflict and the feud between the Houses of Lancaster and York. ■ The Russian History unit covers the turbulence of the Tsarist and Communist era from 1855-1964, which saw the rise of Lenin and the Bolsheviks and the creation of the USSR. ■ The third aspect to the A Level is a coursework unit in which students investigate a significant issue from the twentieth century. The focus of student research is the development of antiSemitism in Prussia/Germany (1848-1945).
Prospective students should have at least a grade 5 in all three examination units of GCSE History, although a grade 6 or higher is advisable. At least a grade 6 in English is advisable. We ask that students have undertaken some prior reading around the subject. There are websites to help with this. These include the Historical Association, History Learning Site, the National Archives and SparkNotes. There is also a list of additional texts on the history web page, which you may find useful.
Assessment 1: Tsarist and Communist Russia 1855- 1964 – one 2 hours, 30 minutes exam at the end of Year 13 (40%). Assessment 2: The Wars of the Roses 1450-1499 – one 2 hours, 30 minutes exam at the end of Year 13 (40%). Assessment 3: Historical investigation – a 4500 word essay- internally marked, externally moderated (20%).