History

Assessment

Component 1: Breadth Study 1C The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 The study of significant historical developments over around 100 years and associated interpretations • written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes • three questions (one compulsory) • 80 marks • 40% of A-level Section A – one compulsory question linked to historical interpretations (30 marks) Section B – two from three essays (2 x 25 marks) Component 2: Depth Study 2R The Cold War, c1945–1991 The study in depth of a period of major historical change or development and associated primary evidence • written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes • three questions (one compulsory) • 80 marks • 40% of A-level Section A – one compulsory question linked to primary sources or sources contemporary to the period (30 marks) Section B – two from three essays (2 x 25 marks) Component 3: Historical Investigation (non-exam assessment) A personal study based on a topic of the student's choice. This should take the form of a question in the context of approximately 100 years. It must not duplicate the content of options chosen for Components 1 and 2. • 4000-4500 words • 40 marks • 20% of A Level • marked by teachers • moderated by AQA