OCR AS Level History (Level 3)

Suitable For

Suitable for those who wish to gain further knowledge in this subject.

Course Content

Year one:

• Dictatorship and Democracy 1933/63
• Lancastrians and Tudors 1455/1509 Year two:
• 100 years of Riots and Rebellions 1485/1603
• Bismarck and the years 1815 to 1871 research module Also, a piece of research by the students alongside the module 5 unit. Course Content: AS Level
• Hitler and his reign in power and the years of democracy after the second world war
• Edward's reign is looked at onwards and Richard III's leading on to all of Henry VII's reign and achievements. Course Content: A2 Level We look at the whole of the Tudor reign and all the rebellions that take place under the Kings and Queens during one hundred years of history. This is two modules in one: a. This module is from 1815 to 1871 and the German unification b. This is research undertaken by the students themselves.

Assessment Method

Year one: Exam in January 1 1/2hours Exam in June 1 1/2hours Year two: Exam in January 2 hours Exam in May/June with two exams each 2 hours

Progression

Students may use this A-Level to progress onto a wide range of university courses, including both history - related courses and more general courses including journalism, economics and law.

Additional Information

Examination Board: OCR.

Entry Requirements

No previous knowledge of the subject is required. However, GCSE English at Grade C or above is essential.