History A' Level (Full AS + A2) Fast Track Course

A distance learning course is the ideal way to gain an A History (Full AS + A2) Course. Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning A Level History is a flexible and convenient course, which allows you to comprehensively prepare for the A Level History exam through home study. What's more, because the distance learning A Level History course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required.

Our Fast Track A Level courses are 1 year courses with which you will receive priority tutor support throughout the duration. Upon completion of the course you will receive a certificate awarded by a national awarding body such as Edexcel, AQA and OCR. We also offer UCAS points with these courses which will vary depending on the grade you receive.

History, as its name suggests, is a study of the past. It is certainly true to say that in order to understand the conflicts and difficulties of the present world you need to understand what has happened over previous years. Many of today’s politicians and world leaders are well aware of the events of the past and often use them as guidelines in dealing with present problems and crises. History encourages you to absorb and learn key facts and data before analysing which pieces of information are the most important and most significant. A key skill of any historian is to make an informed judgement on an important historical issue having weighed up all of the information and evidence available.

An Advanced Level in History is a perfect qualification for those wishing to acquire knowledge and understanding of the subject to enable them to study at a higher level at university.
 
This specification is designed to:

• promote understanding of the past and the value of historical study
• allow greater freedom at AS by providing a substantial British element at A2
• provide breadth and depth of study in a coherent programme
• develop skills for further education and work

How is the course structured?

The A Level History (Full AS + A2) course is divided in to four comprehensive units

Unit 1 Change and Consolidation - Britain, 1603-1642

This unit promotes the understanding of change over time, of at least 50 years. Focuses on how governments establish themselves and respond to the need for change.  The student will develop a strong sense of historical perspective and understand the relationships between key feature and characteristics of the period of study.

Unit 2 Historical Issues: Periods of Change - The Impact of Chairman Mao: China, 1946-1976

This unit promotes the study of significant periods of history in depth. An understanding of the complexity of historical process is established.

Unit 3 The State and the People - Change and Continuity - Britain 1918-1964

This unit promotes an understanding of change and continuity over approximately 50 years.  The relationship between the state and the people is explored.  This unit develops students' understanding of how a particular issue, such as the impact of religious belief, interacted with other issues in a short period, and how this issue changed in significance over the 50-year period.

Unit 4 Historical Enquiry - Totalitarian Ideology in Theory and in Practice, c1848-c1941

Students will be required to submit a Historical Enquiry based on the investigation of a historical issue.  The issue must be of sufficient depth and detail whilst covering 100 years.  The issue must allow focus on a significant issue or debate.

Home Study Tutor Support

You will be provided with comprehensive materials designed to provide you with everything required to complete your A Level in History. You will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact a Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.

Your tutor will give you various resource sites to visit and there is extra material in the Student Support Portal. In addition there are several supporting texts books for this course but again this depends on which approach you are following and which book best suits your individual needs. In addition there are several supporting texts books for this course but again this depends on which approach you are following and which book best suits your individual needs.

Course Assessments

AS/A2 - A level in History. Both AS and A2 level courses and examinations must be successfully completed to gain a full A level.

Format of Examination

AS Level

Unit 1 AS Level Unit One: HIS1D: Britain 1603-1642 Change and Consolidation

Written examination: 1 hour 15 minutes

Unit 2 AS Level Unit Two: HIS2O: The Impact of Chairman Mao: China 1946-1976

Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes

A2 Level

Unit 3 A2 Level Unit Three: HIS3J: The State and People: Britain, 1918-1964

Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes

Unit 4 A2 Level Unit Four (coursework option): HIS4X: Totalitarian Ideology in Theory and Practice, c1848-c1941 (broadly covering the required 100 years)

What's Included? What do I get when I enrol?

Your course fee covers everything you will need to successfully complete the History home study course and earn your A Level:

1. All textbooks, study folders, and/or online learning aids designed for distance learning
2. A full range of student services, including:

• Tutor marked assessments (TMAs)
• Access to the online student portal (Student Chat, Forums and Online Support Resources)
• NUS Extra Card (discounted membership)
• Comprehensive Study Guide & Study Plan
• Guide to Effective Study Techniques
• How to approach exams without fear

3. An accredited award upon successful course completion directly from the awarding body AQA
4. 12 month's educational support by e-mail, post, fax or phone
5. Free postage and packaging for UK mainland students

The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course.  This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about History and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.