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AQA GCSE HISTORY

“Develop critical thinking, analytical skills, and historical understanding for GCSE success and beyond.”

Title: GCSE History
QAN Number: 601/8217/9

Content

Assessment

Course components include:

  • One period study

  • One thematic study

  • One wider world depth study

  • One British depth study, including the historic environment

Paper 1 – Understanding the Modern World

  • Written exam: 2 hours

  • 84 marks (including 4 marks for spelling, punctuation, and grammar)

  • 50% of GCSE

Paper 2 – Shaping the Nation

  • Written exam: 2 hours

  • 84 marks (including 4 marks for spelling, punctuation, and grammar)

  • 50% of GCSE

Progression opportunities 

This course is suitable for any student capable of reaching the required standard.

 

This course provides excellent preparation for AS and A-level History, while also equipping students with essential life skills and a strong foundation for future employment.

Explore some of the career paths that studying history open up below.

Address

 

FUEL Independent School

(First Universal Enterprises Limited)

Unit 7 Ellesmere Business Park

Haydn Road

Sherwood

Nottingham

NG5 1DX

Address

FUEL In The Community

Melbourne Park

Melbourne Road

Aspley

NG8 5HL

Main Reception

0115 9609 139

Emergency Number

07775 556555

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Headteacher

Ms Sarah Powell 

Proprietor

Mr Colin Bernard  

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