Unit 1 - Paper 1B: England, 1509–1603: authority, nation and religion  

2 hours and 15 minutes written examination. Sat in the summer of Year 12 for AS and Year 13 for A Level. 

60% of AS grade, 30% of A Level grade. 

Unit 2 – Paper 2B.1: Luther and the German Reformation, c1515–55 

1 hour and 30 minutes written examination. Sat in the summer of Year 12 for AS and Year 13 for A Level. 

40% of AS grade, 20% of A Level grade. 

Unit 3 – Paper 3 Civil Rights and Race Relations in the USA, C1850-2009. 

2 hours and 15 minutes written examination. Sat in the summer of Year 13 for A Level. 

 30% of A Level grade. 

Unit 4 HISTORICAL ENQUIRY  

Coursework unit which is completed by May of Y13. 

 20% of A Level grade. 

It is recommended that students should purchase the Edexcel A Level Textbook which covers the two topics for Units 1 & 2 which are studied in Year 12. See the link below: 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Edexcel-Level-History-Paper-ActiveBook/dp/1447985311 

Lesson resources including presentations, and past exam papers & examiner reports can be accessed via MS Teams once students have enrolled on the course. 

A minimum of 4 to 5 hours a week of personal independent study is expected in order to meet deadlines and ensure work is completed to a high standard. 

It is recommended that during this time students should be working on revision notes or researching around topics to secure your understanding prior to the exam.