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There are four externally-set examinations for the GCE History specification: one for each unit. The exams vary in length and format. The table below provides details on each exam:
AS 1: Historical Investigations and Investigations
Exam Length |
Exam Format |
% Assessment Weighting |
Exam Session |
|---|---|---|---|
1 hour |
Students must answer one question from a set choice and complete one compulsory question. For the compulsory question, students must evaluate sources. |
50% of AS |
January and Summer |
AS 2: Conflict and Change in Europe
Exam Length |
Exam Format |
% Assessment Weighting |
Exam Session |
|---|---|---|---|
1 hour |
Students must answer two questions. Both questions involve a short and long response. |
50% of AS |
January and Summer |
A2 1: Change Over Time
Exam Length |
Exam Format |
% Assessment Weighting |
Exam Session |
|---|---|---|---|
1 hour |
Students must answer one long-response question. This unit is synoptic. Students must show knowledge and understanding of historical events over a period of 100 years. |
20% of A Level |
January and Summer |
A2 2: Historical Investigations and Interpretations
Exam Length |
Exam Format |
% Assessment Weighting |
Exam Session |
|---|---|---|---|
2 hours |
Students must answer one compulsory question and one essay question from a choice of two. For the compulsory question, students must evaluate sources. This unit is synoptic. Students must draw on skills developed in this and the other units. |
30% of A Level |
Summer only |