History A Level

Exam Board: AQA Fast Track: Cheltenham subject to meeting strict criteria Daytime: Cheltenham and RFD Evening: No Exams: Cheltenham AS Unit 1 USA, 1890-1945 1¼ hours 25% Unit 2 Life in Nazi Germany, 1933-1945 1½ hours 25% Royal Forest of Dean AS Unit 1 Tsarist Russia, 1885-1917 1¼ hours 25% Unit 2 Anti-semitism, Hitler and the German People 1½ hours 25% Cheltenham and Royal Forest of Dean A2 Unit 3 The Making of Modern Britain 1951-2007 1½ hours 30% Unit 4 Historical Enquiry coursework 20% Where will this qualification take me? This A Level can lead to higher education courses, universities or employment What will I be doing on the course? Students will study a variety of topics that investigate key issues such as the impact of Nazi policies on the German people and the growth of the USA into the world’s premier superpower. Students will also conduct an historical enquiry into an agreed topic that interests them. There is potential for students to visit world class museums, the Supreme Court and Parliament and other such trips for which there will be a charge.

For full time students the course will form part of a larger programme of study which consists of timetabled sessions, enrichment activities, work experience and private study time. To achieve this a student will normally be asked to select from columns of the 6th Form matrix in each year of study. If a student falls below this programme requirement they may be classed as part time by some external agencies and may be required to pay fees for their tuition and/or exams. Please check with the tutor at interview that the subjects you have selected form a full-time programme. Every full time 6th Form student will have a personal tutor and will study a tutorial programme. The tutor will be responsible for the pastoral care of the student and for the tracking and monitoring of their progress on the course. This subject can be selected on its own for part time study for which tuition fees may be payable (please consult Student Services for fee concessions). Part time students may also be required to pay exam fees. You may have the opportunity to go on trips during the year. A small charge will be payable for these visits.

AS - 5 x GCSEs at Grade A* to C in different subjects to include English Language and maths A2 - successful completion of AS History at Grade A to C plus a good reference

Progression from GCSEs will normally be to AS Level (or equivalent vocational course) or to employment. Progression from AS Level will normally be to A2, and then on to employment or Higher Education

97.1% pass rate A* - E at A2 in June 2012, with 100% pass in 18 subjects

Simon A Levels: History, Politics, Philosophy and Ethics, Economics Simon is studying for his A2 exams after achieving three A’s in his AS Levels with us last year. In his AS History exam he achieved 100%. “I am really pleased with my results from my AS exams and am working hard to do just as well in my A Level exams this year. I really like the centre's relaxed environment and how the lecturers treat you like adults; they have a way of providing the lesson and information you need without being pedantic. My Philosophy and Ethics course sometimes involves going away and producing a presentation on a certain topic which I really enjoy. My presentations always end up looking like textbooks… but at least it’s usually fun. I am now looking forward to completing my A Levels and going on to study at Cambridge University in September.” Harry A Levels: Archaeology, History, Philosophy & Ethics "I have enjoyed the freedom to revise and study in my spare time and the offer of general tips and direction from a lecturer who really knows the course. I especially enjoy the archaeology course and the classes I have been in have been focused and indepth. Overall, I should stress freedom is the greatest asset the college can offer." Destination: university archaeology degree

Please contact the College on 0845 155 2020 for further details