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History GCSE Distance Learning Course by Oxbridge
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History GCSE Distance Learning Course by Oxbridge

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  • On-Demand course

Description

History buffs who appreciate the power of the past to elucidate the present, this is your calling. This AQA-accredited GCSE course delivers a comprehensive understanding of pivotal historical events, societies, and personalities, empowering you to ask insightful questions about our yesteryears. A gateway to studying history at A-level and beyond, this course has been expertly crafted by subject-specialists to hone crucial abilities such as critical thinking, essay composition, and analysis.

Get engrossed in three riveting topics, starting with Germany from 1890-1945, as you understand the emergence and downfall of democracy, and the rise and collapse of Nazism. Explore the interwar years fraught with conflict and tension, tracing the seeds that sprouted into the Second World War. Submerge into the tempestuous era of Norman England, marked by power conflicts and the dawn of a fresh epoch. Lastly, scrutinise health and medicine's evolution from c100 to present times, underlining milestones like germ theory's development and transformative social reforms in public health.


With us, you get:

  • A contemporary course penned to the latest AQA specifications with vibrant, engaging content.

  • An opportunity for fast tracking your study (exams in 2022).

  • Access to our network of partner exam centres (guaranteed exam venue).

  • Unlimited tutor assistance – guiding you to sketch a study plan and supporting you throughout.

  • Exam pass assurance (If you fail the first attempt, we support until your next exam).


Broaden your understanding of significant historical events, societies, and people, while cultivating the ability to question the past insightfully.


About the awarding body
  • Awarding body: AQA

  • Our course code: X813

  • Qualification code: 8145

AQA qualifications, honoured in 30 countries globally, are highly esteemed by employers and universities, facilitating learners to progress onto their next life stages. They cater to diverse abilities and include GCSEs, IGCSEs, and A-levels.


⏱ Study Hours

Allocate between 120 to 150 hours for study, and additional time for assignment completion.

👩‍🏫 Study Method

Our course utilises our online learning platform, offering a lively and engaging learning experience. If you wish, you can print learning resources. Learning materials come in varied media forms, including videos, quizzes, and interactive activities.

📆 Course Duration

Upon enrolment, you have up to two years for studying and examination, with sustained unlimited tutor support.

📋 Assessment

Enrol now for examinations from Summer 2022.

You'll have to undertake two GCSE standard written exams.

Official exams

  • 2-hour written exam, 50% of marks.

  • 2-hour written exam, 50% of marks.

We assure an exam space in one of our nationwide exam centres, sparing you the stress of finding your own. Check your nearest exam centre.

Assignments

Throughout the course, you are required to complete six assignments. These do not contribute towards your final grade but serve as practice opportunities for tutor feedback. They help you monitor your progress.

👩‍🎓 Course Outcomes

Successful completion will earn you a GCSE in History, conferred by AQA. This syllabus has been handpicked as it best aligns with distance learning.

ℹ️ Additional Information

Difficulty - Level 2

Entry requirements - There are no formal prerequisites for this course, however, it is advised that you possess an intermediate ability to read and write in English.


Course Content

This course delves into key periods and events in history, from Germany's political turmoil in the first half of the 20th century to the power struggles of Norman England. You will also explore health and medicine's transformation from c1000 to the present day. Prepare for your final exams as you shape your understanding of the modern world and the nation.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are the there any additional costs?

    You will need to pay separately for your final examinations.

     
  • Are there any exam fees?

    Yes. there will be additional fees for your exams that are payable to the centre upon booking Your personal tutor can provide more details.

  • Is there a required reading list?

    This course is self-contained so no additional textbooks are required. The course includes some recommended books that you may wish to refer to for additional reading.

  • Where can I sit my exams?

    We are able to offer places at partnership exam centres across the UK for our students, therefore, guaranteeing an exam venue. If you choose to find your own exam centre, you can, you will need to register with them as an external or private candidate. Fees vary across the country so we recommend enquiring prior to enrolment.

     
  • Is this the same qualification as from a traditional School or College?

    Yes! You study the same curriculum, take the same examinations and get the same qualification. The only difference is that the course is specially designed to be studied from home in your own time.

  • Tell me about my Tutor Support?
    You will have access to your personal tutor, via email, who will mark your assignments and guide you through the course to help you get ready for your examinations. In addition, you will be supplied with a comprehensive Study Guide that will help you through the study and assessment process. Your personal tutor will be highly experienced in their subject area and qualified to teach.
  • What do I do if I still have questions?
    Please check our main FAQs section or Contact Us, we have experienced course advisers who will be delighted to help!
  • What if I live outside the UK?

    That’s fine, this course can be studied anywhere and is completed by submitting Tutor marked assignments (TMAs).

About The Provider

Home learning should be just as fun and rewarding as it is enlightening and educational. That’s why we design our courses through the eyes of the learner, to best suit your preferences and requirements. Studying with award-winning course materials and unlimited tutor sup...

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