Choosing to study with LearnOnline gives you a flexible approach to A Level History. The course specification is divided into topics, each covering different key concepts of History.
Gain a deeper understanding of the past through political, social, economic and cultural perspectives. The engaging topics throughout the course will provide the knowledge and skills required to succeed as an A level historian.
Qualification: A level History
Awarding Body: AQA
Qualification Code: 7042
Start Date: Anytime
Exam Date: May/June
Duration: 360 hours*
Support: Tutor support and exam preparation
Coursework: History coursework – Non-exam assessment
Course Specification: AQA A Level History
*We expect our students to study the course over two years. If you wish to take a fast track course, please contact the LearnOnline Team to discuss further.
Breadth Study Component:
Challenge and Transformation: Britain 1851-1964
Depth Study Component 2:
The Transformation of China 1936-1997
History Investigation:
A personal study based on a topic of student’s choice
We recommend a GCSE grade C or above in History and a strong grasp of English and Maths.
The most important part of your online A level History LearnOnline course (apart from you) is your dedicated tutor. Every LearnOnline tutor has extensive academic experience and have taught A level History in the classroom as well as online. During your enrolment onto the course, you will be assigned your tutor who will support you for up to 36 months during your studies. You can contact your tutor via email or using the LearnOnline messaging system with any questions.
Your A level History course contains a number of assignments which your course tutor will mark, grade and give you valuable feedback on throughout your study.
Paper 1 Breadth Study (Challenge and Transformation of Britain 1851-1964)
Part one: Victorian and Edwardian Britain, c1851-1914
Part two: The World Wars and their legacies: Britain, 1914-1964
80 marks
2 hours and 30 minutes – written paper
40% of A Level
Paper 2 Depth Study (The Transformation of China, 1936-1997)
Part one: the emergence of the People’s Republic of China, 1936-1962
Part two: the People’s Republic of China: Economic growth and the transformation of the state, 1962–1997
80 marks
2 hours and 30 minutes – written paper
40% of A Level
Non-Exam Assessment: History Investigation
A personal study based on a topic of 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.
The purpose of the Historical Investigation is to enable students to develop the skills, knowledge and historical understanding acquired through the study of the examined components of the specification.
Through undertaking the Historical Investigation students will develop an enhanced understanding of the nature and purpose of history as a discipline and how historians work.
3500–4500 words
40 marks
20% of A level
Non-Exam Assessments Explained!
It is your responsibility to find an exam centre and we recommend you book your exams 6 months prior to the date of exams.
Exams are not included in the course fees.
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