At Sir Graham Balfour we deliver the Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in History. This course is designed not only to develop your knowledge and understanding of new historical topics, but also foster a range of skills that are desirable for you when seeking to go on to further education or the world of work. You will explore a chronological period starting in c1580 and culminating in c1924. Two modules of the qualification focus on Revolutions in Early Modern and Modern Europe, a third focuses on a breadth study of the Witch Craze in Britain, Europe and North America and the final element of the qualification is a coursework module.
The standard entry criteria to study in the sixth form are a 9-4 in at least seven different subjects, including English and mathematics, which would usually be at grade 4 or above. It is not necessary for you to have completed a GCSE course in History in order to start the A level course. As long as you satisfy the entry criteria for the Sixth Form, and you have a good command of English, you will be allowed on to the course.
Unit 1: Written examination (2 hour 15minutes). You will be required to answer three essay type questions, two of which assess your topic understanding and the third your ability to deal with historical interpretations. Each question is worth 20 marks. Unit 2: Written examination (1 hour 30 minutes). You will be required to answer two questions , one question is source based and the other tests your historical knowledge. Each question is worth 20 marks. Unit 3: Written examination (2 hours 15 minutes). You will be required to answer 3 essay questions, one of these will be sourced based with the remainder testing your knowledge and understanding of the topics covered. Unit 4: The Historical Enquiry is an internally assessed coursework unit. This unit consists of one question that can further explore the topics already covered within the course or address a new topic area. The focus of this task is upon independent research and the identification and application of historical interpretations.
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | North Avenue, Stafford, ST16 1NR |
At Sir Graham Balfour we deliver the Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in History. This course is designed not only to develop your knowledge and understanding of new historical topics, but also foster a range of skills that are desirable for you when seeking to go on to further education or the world of work. You will explore a chronological period starting in c1580 and culminating in c1924. Two modules of the qualification focus on Revolutions in Early Modern and Modern Europe, a third focuses on a breadth study of the Witch Craze in Britain, Europe and North America and the final element of the qualification is a coursework module.
The standard entry criteria to study in the sixth form are a 9-4 in at least seven different subjects, including English and mathematics, which would usually be at grade 4 or above. It is not necessary for you to have completed a GCSE course in History in order to start the A level course. As long as you satisfy the entry criteria for the Sixth Form, and you have a good command of English, you will be allowed on to the course.
Unit 1: Written examination (2 hour 15minutes). You will be required to answer three essay type questions, two of which assess your topic understanding and the third your ability to deal with historical interpretations. Each question is worth 20 marks. Unit 2: Written examination (1 hour 30 minutes). You will be required to answer two questions , one question is source based and the other tests your historical knowledge. Each question is worth 20 marks. Unit 3: Written examination (2 hours 15 minutes). You will be required to answer 3 essay questions, one of these will be sourced based with the remainder testing your knowledge and understanding of the topics covered. Unit 4: The Historical Enquiry is an internally assessed coursework unit. This unit consists of one question that can further explore the topics already covered within the course or address a new topic area. The focus of this task is upon independent research and the identification and application of historical interpretations.