A Level Course in History

Course Synopsis

This is a full A Level course in History. On completion of your two part course you will be able to:

• Recall, select and deploy historical knowledge accurately
• Communicate historical knowledge
• Present historical explanations
• Show understanding of appropriate concepts
• Arrive at substantiated judgements

Course Content

Unit 1: The seeds of evil: the rise of National Socialism in Germany to 1933

The Nazi Party from its formation to the Beer Hall Putsch
Nazi beliefs about, and policies towards, Weimar politics and society
Economic, social and political reasons for support of, and opposition to, the Nazis to 1933
Hitler and German politics, 1929-33

Unit 2: Welfare and the constitution: the Liberal Governments 1905-1915

The needs of the people: Liberal welfare and social reforms, 1906-11
Constitutional conflict: the Liberals and the House of Lords
Conflict over nationalism: the Liberals and the Irish Question
Political leadership: the roles of Asquith and Lloyd George

Unit 3: Responding to reform: Party and policy in the age of Gladstone and Disraeli, 1867-85

Parliamentary reform, 1867-85: its significance for the Liberal and Conservative Parties
Gladstone's governments of 1868-74 and 1880-85: political and social issues
Disraeli's government of 1874-80: political and social issues
The political rivalry of Gladstone and Disraeli

Unit 4: Expansion and Aggression: German Foreign Policy 1933-39

Nazi ideology and its importance for establishing foreign policy priorities: economic, social and territorial objectives
Nazi-Fascist diplomacy: the Axis with Italy, 1933-39
The challenge to the Treaty of Versailles, 1933-36; reasons for its success
German expansion, 1936-39, and the extent of German responsibility for the outbreak of the Second World War

Unit 5: Representation and Democracy in Britain, 1830-1931

Changes in the size and composition of the electorate, 1830-85
Changes in the size and composition of the electorate,1886-1931
The effect of electoral changes on political parties, 1830-85
The effect of electoral changes on political parties, 1886-1931

Unit 6: Hitler and the Nazi State: Power and control 1933-39

The legacy of the Weimar government and the subsequent popularity of Nazi rule in Germany 1933-39
Nazi propaganda and the use of terror; the nature and extent of resistance to Nazi rule
The structure of the Nazi state and the personal rule of Hitler
The power of Hitler's lieutenants: Goebbels, Goering and Himmler

Entry Requirements

Basic English reading and writing skills, as full tutor support is given.

Study Hours

Variable by student commitment

Qualification

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

Specification: Edexcel (AS) 8264 and Edecel (A2) 9264

What's Included

Postage and packing, unlimited full tutor support. Students are required to arrange and pay for examinations, students should note exam dates for the syllabus via the exam board website. Details of examination dates and examination enrolment deadlines are included in the 'Student Welcome Pack'.

Additional Information

Book's you will need to obtain

AS:

• Evans and Jenkins: Years of Weimar and the Third Reich
  (Hodder & Stoughton)


• Lynch: An Introduction to Nineteenth Century British History 1800-1914 (Hodder & Stoughton)

A2:

• Lynch: An Introduction to Nineteenth Century British History 1800-1914 (Hodder & Stoughton)
• Lang: Parliamentary Reform 1785-1928 (Routledge)

Please note the difference:
The purchasing of books applies to some A Level courses only. (All books and materials are supplied with all Diploma Courses that are listed on this site - See below).

Course Fee

£295.00

Further Information

Please note that this course is in paper/file format only.

TO ORDER THIS A LEVEL COURSE

Please print off the enrolment form here:

ENROLMENT FORM

Simply send the form it in to us with a cheque or postal order to the College address.

Alternatively you can call the College for an order form or prospectus to be sent to you through the post.

Further course details and fees can be found here

Important Note:

Please ensure a clear distinction is made between all Diploma Courses and all A Level Course descriptions/course contents. This A Level course description on this page is different from all of the other Diploma Course descriptions listed on this website.

The purchasing of books applies to some A Level courses only.

(All books and materials are supplied with all Diploma Courses that are listed on this site) There are no additional materials to buy or any further costs with Diploma Courses.

Diploma Courses are not the same as A Level Courses. All Diploma Courses are supplied to you in hard back form and sent to you through the post. All A Level courses are ONLINE ONLY. A Level course work is supplied to you online.

This A Level Course is available through our partner college in Distance Learning. As soon as your application and fee has been received you will receive a confirmation email from your student advisor welcoming you with details of your tutor, course details and how to begin your studies etc.



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