Free Level 3 GCE A Level in History course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Ponteland High School, full-time over two years. You'll study the Tudor dynasty from 1485 and the rise and fall of the Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany. The level 3 GCE A Level in History qualification is assessed by AQA. To join, you'll need at least Grade 6 in History, Grade 5 in English Language or Literature, Grade 4 in Maths, and Grade 4 or higher in two other subjects.
Who this course is for
AS Level: Component One - Breadth Study
1C The Tudors: England, 1485-1603 .Part one: consolidation of the Tudor
Dynasty: England, 1485-1547
? Henry VII, 1485-1509
? Henry VIII, 1509-1547
AS Level Component Two - Depth Study
2O Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918-1945 Part one: the Weimar
Republic, 1918-1933
? The Establishment and early years of Weimar, 1918-1924
? The 'Golden Age' of the Weimar Republic, 1924-1928
? The Collapse of Democracy, 1928-1933
A Level:
Part two: England: turmoil and triumph, 1547-1603
? Instability and consolidation: 'the Mid-Tudor Crisis', 1547-1563
(A-level only)
? The triumph of Elizabeth, 1563-1603
Part two: Nazi Germany, 1933-1945
? The Nazi Dictatorship, 1933-1939
? The Racial State, 1933-1941
? The impact of War, 1939-1945
Component Three - Historical Investigation - Civil Rights in the USA
(A Level Only)
A personal study based on a topic of student's choice. However, Civil
Rights in the USA will be the recommended topic. 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 One and Two.
Entry requirements
? Grade 6 in History
? Grade 4 in Maths
? Grade 5 English Language or Literature
? Minimum of two other subjects at Grade 4 or higher
What you will learn
You'll study the consolidation of the Tudor dynasty under Henry VII and Henry VIII, 1485 - 1547.
You'll examine the full Tudor period in England up to 1603 as a breadth study.
You'll analyse the establishment and early years of the Weimar Republic, 1918 - 1924.
You'll explore the 'Golden Age' of the Weimar Republic, 1924 - 1928.
You'll investigate the collapse of democracy in Germany, 1928 - 1933.
You'll trace the rise of Nazism and its impact on Germany through to 1945.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Ponteland High School. AQA assesses the GCE A Level in History qualification through written examinations. Component One covers the breadth study of the Tudors; Component Two covers the depth study of democracy and Nazism in Germany. Assessment takes place at the end of the two-year course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Ponteland High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Paralegal or legal assistant: history trains strong analytical and written skills.
Journalist or researcher: source analysis and writing are central to the role.
Civil Service administrator: history graduates are well regarded in public sector roles.
Archivist or museum assistant: direct use of historical knowledge and research skills.
Teaching assistant: a step toward a history teaching career.
What you could study next
Degree in History: the natural next step after completing your level 3 GCE A Level in History qualification, opening graduate careers in law, journalism, public sector, and academia.
BA in Politics, International Relations, or Law: closely related degrees that build on the analytical skills developed in A Level History.
PGCE in Secondary History: if you want to teach history, you'll need a degree first, then a PGCE.
