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Assessment

Component 1: Written exam (2hrs 30mins). One question, assessing how convincing three interpretations are; and two essay questions from a choice of three. 80 marks and 40% of A Level. Component 2: Written exam (2hrs 30mins). One question, assessing the value of three sources; and two essay questions from a choice of three. 80 marks and 40% of A Level. Component 3: A written personal study of around 3,000 to 3,500 words to be completed within the Spring term of the second year. Internally assessed and standardised. Externally moderated by AQA.