Russia, 1917–91: from Lenin to Yeltsin This option comprises a study in breadth, in which students will learn about the key political, social and economic features of communist rule in Russia during the twentieth century, an era that saw its authority and influence rise to the status of a superpower, only to diminish and decline later in the century. The focus of study is on developments and changes over a broad timescale, and so the content is presented as themes spanning a significant duration: 1917–85. This option also contains a study in depth of historical interpretations on a broad question, which is contextualised by, and runs on from, the themes: reasons for the fall of the USSR, c1985–91. The German Democratic Republic, 1949–90 This option comprises a study in depth of the creation, development, decline and collapse of the communist East German state, 1949–90. For the whole of its existence, East Germany was a key focus of world attention as it lay on the frontline of the Cold War, where contrasts between East and West could be seen at their starkest. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the political, economic and social policies of the East German government in this period, and their effects on the lives of its people. Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485–1603 This option comprises two parts: the aspects in breadth focus on long-term changes and contextualise the aspects in depth, which focus in detail on key episodes. Together, the breadth and depth topics explore the nature of rebellion and disorder under the Tudors and the way the various challenges were met, the nature of change in government over the period and the changing relationship between the Crown and key sections of society. The option enables students to explore the way in which, despite a shaky start, the Tudors were able to establish their dynasty as one of the moat powerful England has seen. Coursework – To what extent was pre-planned German aggression responsible for the outbreak of the First World War? Students carry out an independently-researched enquiry requiring them to analyse and evaluate historical interpretations and to organise and communicate the findings. We explore competing views of the Origin of World War one, and explore the on-going debate between the intentionalist and structuralist schools of thought.
Five level fives or equivalent at GCSE, in addition to the specific requirements listed below: Grade 6 in GCSE History or RE or if not studied at GCSE, at least a Grade 6 in one Humanities subject, and a Grade 6 in English Literature or English Language
Students take 3 papers which are between 2 hours 15 minutes long and 2.5 hours long. Two papers have 2 large essays from a choice of titles and the third exam has 3 large essays to complete. There is also a coursework assignment which will assess the ability to carry out a historical enquiry, analysing and evaluating historical interpretations, and organising and communicating the findings. This counts for 20% of the total qualification.
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Russia, 1917–91: from Lenin to Yeltsin This option comprises a study in breadth, in which students will learn about the key political, social and economic features of communist rule in Russia during the twentieth century, an era that saw its authority and influence rise to the status of a superpower, only to diminish and decline later in the century. The focus of study is on developments and changes over a broad timescale, and so the content is presented as themes spanning a significant duration: 1917–85. This option also contains a study in depth of historical interpretations on a broad question, which is contextualised by, and runs on from, the themes: reasons for the fall of the USSR, c1985–91. The German Democratic Republic, 1949–90 This option comprises a study in depth of the creation, development, decline and collapse of the communist East German state, 1949–90. For the whole of its existence, East Germany was a key focus of world attention as it lay on the frontline of the Cold War, where contrasts between East and West could be seen at their starkest. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the political, economic and social policies of the East German government in this period, and their effects on the lives of its people. Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485–1603 This option comprises two parts: the aspects in breadth focus on long-term changes and contextualise the aspects in depth, which focus in detail on key episodes. Together, the breadth and depth topics explore the nature of rebellion and disorder under the Tudors and the way the various challenges were met, the nature of change in government over the period and the changing relationship between the Crown and key sections of society. The option enables students to explore the way in which, despite a shaky start, the Tudors were able to establish their dynasty as one of the moat powerful England has seen. Coursework – To what extent was pre-planned German aggression responsible for the outbreak of the First World War? Students carry out an independently-researched enquiry requiring them to analyse and evaluate historical interpretations and to organise and communicate the findings. We explore competing views of the Origin of World War one, and explore the on-going debate between the intentionalist and structuralist schools of thought.
Five level fives or equivalent at GCSE, in addition to the specific requirements listed below: Grade 6 in GCSE History or RE or if not studied at GCSE, at least a Grade 6 in one Humanities subject, and a Grade 6 in English Literature or English Language
Students take 3 papers which are between 2 hours 15 minutes long and 2.5 hours long. Two papers have 2 large essays from a choice of titles and the third exam has 3 large essays to complete. There is also a coursework assignment which will assess the ability to carry out a historical enquiry, analysing and evaluating historical interpretations, and organising and communicating the findings. This counts for 20% of the total qualification.