History

Assessment

AS Level: Both assessments include synoptic assessment. Students take one unit from each of unit groups 1 and 2. Unit 1: British period study and enquiry: 50 marks, 1 hour and 30 mins assessment, 50% Unit 2: Non-British period study: 30 marks, 1 hour assessment, 15% Unit 3: Thematic study and historical interpretations: 80 marks, 2 hours 30 mins assessment, 40% Topic based essay: 3000–4000-word essay. Non-exam assessment this essay is on a topic of the learner’s choice, which may arise out of the content studies, 20%