History

Assessment

Paper 1: Breadth Study with Interpretations Option: 1F In Search of the American Dream: The USA, c1917-96 Written examination of 2 hours 15 minutes. Students answer three questions: two essays focusing on the whole period and one compulsory question on historical interpretations. Paper 2: Depth Study Option: 2F.2 South Africa, 1948-94: from Apartheid state to ‘Rainbow Nation’. Written examination, lasting 1 hour 30 minutes. Students answer two questions: one compulsory source and one essay. Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option: 31 Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485–1603 Written examination, lasting 2 hours 15 minutes. Students answer three questions: one compulsory source question, one depth essay and one breadth essay. Coursework - Focus: The Cold War Students complete one essay of between 3500 and 4000 words.