History - A2

During the course the following areas will be covered:

Unit 3: Changing Leadership and Society in Russia c.1881-1989

Through their studies students will consider the diverse nature of society and the origins, nature and impact of political, social, economic, cultural and religious change within the context of Russia across the twentieth century. 

• Change and continuity in Russia 1881-1917
• The consequences of Revolution 1917- 1953
• The impact of Stalin’s economic and social policies
• Changing regimes from Stalinism to Gorbachev
• The significance of policies from deStalinisation to Gorbachev
• Similarity and difference c.1881- 1989 

Unit 4: Germany: Democracy to Dictatorship c.1918-1945 

Part 2: Nazi Germany c.1933-1945 

This is a continuation of the earlier part of the depth study studied for Unit 2 and will provide students with the opportunity to apply their learning and skills to a greater degree.

• Further developments in the Nazi control of Germany after 1933
• The impact of Nazi racial, social and religious policies 1933-1945
• The effectiveness of Nazi economic policy 1933-1945

Changing Nazi foreign policy and the Second World War 1933-1945 

Unit 5:
Unit 5 is a non-examination assessment (NEA). Learners investigate an issue of historical debate through a study of different historical interpretations. This unit encourages learners to use a range of sources, both contemporary and later to explain how and why different historical interpretations are formed.

Successful completion of AS programme including satisfactory attendance and tutor recommendation.

Exams coursework and assessment

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