A-Level History including exams

A-Level History including exams

This course at a glance

• Gain a deeper understanding of critical analysis
• Study the Industrialisation of Britain in the 18th & 19th Centuries
• Learn about the changing geopolitical landscape of Europe in the 20th Century
• Complete this A Level in as little as 12 months
• Allows you to progress to university level study
• This course bundle includes all course material and exams

Studying your A Level

History at A Level is an opportunity to build on your existing knowledge of History.

You will learn how to critically analyse sources and historic accounts and put forward structured arguments.

During your course you will study:

• The Industrialisation of Britain between 1783 and 1885.
• Democracy and Nazism in Germany between the first and second World Wars (1918-1945).
• You will also carry out a historical investigation about a 100 year period of your choice.

As you explore each of these units, you will develop a keen eye for detail, identifying critical moments in the course of history.

You will be challenged to test the robustness of your sources through problem-solving. As well as debate your viewpoint in a structured and balanced way.

This A Level course bundle includes all the course material you need and the exams to gain your qualification. The first exam focuses on the study of significant historical developments for around 100 years and associated interpretations.

Exam two challenges you to study a period of major historical change or development and associated primary evidence.;

Finally, you will also have to submit a historical investigation examining 100 years.

Upon completion of the course you will have the demonstratable knowledge required to take your study of history to degree level and beyond.

Getting Started

learndirect is a national leader in distance learning courses. That means you don’t have wait for the post, as all of your course materials can be found in a convenient online portal.

As soon as you enrol with us you can start studying your History A Level. There’s no need to wait for ‘term’ to start. There are no term dates or class times, just your desire to learn and achieve.

This gives you the flexibility to study when it works for you. You can plan your studies around your existing commitments rather than the other way around. The only specific deadline to work towards is your exam – exam sittings are held once per year in May or June.

But distance learning doesn’t mean you’re doing it by yourself. From the moment you start your course, you will have a tutor assigned to help you. They will provide advice and guidance during your studies. They will also be marking your assignments and giving you comprehensive feedback.

This enables you to make continual, positive progress throughout.

Pursuing your career

An A Level in History can allow you to go on to study History, Social Sciences or Humanities at university. However, your desired university will have entry requirements so be sure to check the grade required in this and associated subjects.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

You will be unable to book your exam until all outstanding course fees are settled in full, this includes any associated charges deemed to be payable as per your initial contract.

All courses funded via our partner Premium Credit Limited, will need to be settled with them directly.

Modules

• Introduction to History
• Industrialisation and the people: Britain, c1783-1885
• Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918-1945
• Historical Investigation - this is a non-examined assessment

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements, but a GCSE or IGCSE in this subject would be beneficial. You must complete at least 50% of the course and pass the associated assignments before you are eligible to be entered for the exams.

Average completion timeframe

The average time it takes to complete the course is 2 years.

Assessment requirements

The assessment consists of written exams

Exams required

One of our exam partners will provide the exam centre and oversee the examination process.

Is Membership Required?

No membership is required to enrol on this course.

Additional requirements

Coursework is required for this qualification.

Certification Timeframe

You can expect to receive your certificate 3 months after receiving the result.

Course Fees

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before exams can be booked.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

At the end of each unit you will find a Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA). This is completed online and submitted to your tutor. Once assessed your tutor will return your work complete with its final grade and feedback.  You will submit the title of your historical investigation (the non-examined assessment) by 18th november and the assignment itself by 31st December, then once you’ve successfully passed each in-course assignment you’ll be ready to take your exam!

IMPORTANT NOTE:

You will be unable to book your exam until all outstanding course fees are settled in full, this includes any associated charges deemed to be payable as per your initial contract.

All courses funded via our partner Premium Credit Limited, will need to be settled with them directly.

Tutors and Exams

Tutors and Exams provides examination and assessment facilities primarily aimed at private and home educated candidates.

Tutors and Exams have examination centres located around the country: Bolton, Coventry, Doncaster, St Neots Cambridgeshire,  High Wycombe, Taunton, Wimbledon and Romford. All are approved for examination delivery by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ).

If you decide to take the A Level exam at the end of this course and pass, you will have gained an A Level in History. This will enable you to progress to further and higher education programmes.

Frequently Asked Questions