A Level History

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This A Level qualification is a must for all individuals who have an interest in the past and can recall specific dates and activities that took place through the centuries. Your study journey will take you back to the crusades and bring you right up to date with the making of modern Britain. If you are on a quest for knowledge, look no further than this qualification. You can be assured of an excellent learning experience and a transferrable qualification to add to your CV.

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A Level History

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About This Course

Imagine being to study a course on your own terms. No classes. No deadlines. No stress. Simply the freedom to choose when, where and how you study, and when you take your exams.

Our home based A Level History course is designed to give you this type of flexibility.

In one compact package, you can receive the exact same course materials and examinations as your college counterparts; without any of the limitations of classes, set deadlines and exam stress. Instead, you can remain in complete control of how your journey progresses.

In fact, this new A Level has been updated to meet the latest academic specifications and content, meaning you can confidently enrol onto this 2 year course, safe in the knowledge that you are getting a nationally recognised qualification on your own terms.

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We aim to make your educational journey easy, so whether you are looking to get back into studies or simply want to boost your CV credentials; our home based course can help you to embrace your passion for History and get you the UCAS points you want.

From understanding the inner thinking and actions of Mao, to breaking down parliamentary reform; you can delve into these moments of history and acquire a deeper understanding of the events that prompted them and their ultimate outcome.

Course Benefits

Split into 4 intense units, each unit is designed to enrich your knowledge and understanding, whilst providing you with a unique perspective on different periods of history.

By the end of this course, you will be able to demonstrate your knowledge, comprehension and competency of history, as well as be able to provide accurate accounts and interpretations of the events, their causes and their consequences.

With this course you can:

  • Gain up to 56 UCAS points to be used in your university applications.
  • Study at your own pace and time, free of deadlines.
  • Choose when to take your exams – ensuring you’re always ready and prepared.
  • Fit your studies around your existing work commitments.

Course Units

Qualification Title: A-Level History

Qualification Number: 9HIO

UCAS Points: Up to 56

Unit 1: Britain, 1785–1870: Democracy, Protest, and Reform

Unit 2: The Unification of Germany, 1840–71

Unit 3: The Witch Craze in Britain, Europe, and North America, 1580–1750

Assessment

To earn this A Level qualification you will first complete the assessments included in your course materials.  These will be marked by your dedicated tutor and will prepare you for your exam.

You are required to complete three standard written exams:

Paper 1: 2 hour and 15 minutes written exam, 30% of total marks – 23 May 2024

Paper 2: 1 hour and 30 minutes written exam, 20% of total marks – 7 June 2024

Paper 3: 2 hour and 15 minutes written exam, 30% of total marks – 11 June 2024

(all dates are subject to change)

There is a separate fee for the examinations, which are paid directly to the exam centre at time of booking. We’ll help you book your exams when you are ready (we advise to book well in advance to guarantee your place).

Please note: the dates shown above are the next available exam slots only (exams take place every year).

Required Knowledge

There is no requirement to have past qualifications or knowledge of the area to enrol on this course.

The following textbooks – whilst not vital – can be used to assist your studies:

Edexcel AS/A Level History, Paper 1 & 2: Communist States in the 20th Century (Student books and Activebook)

Edexcel A Level History, Paper 3: Protest, agitation and parliamentary reform c1780-1928 Student Handbook

Both of these can easily be purchased from reputable booksellers.

Awarding Body

Upon completion of this course you will receive an A Level in History issued by Edexcel.

Support

We strongly believe in creating a strong foundation of support for our students, so whilst your studies may be home based, you will never have to struggle or feel alone.

From the continuous support, encouragement and feedback of your personal tutor, who will help you to improve your scores through the use of self-assessment exercises and tutor marked study questions, to our student support team; no matter your question, query or concern, help is just a click away.

Similarly, you will be provided with a comprehensive study guide, course pack and course materials – essentially all of the tools you could ever need to achieve success on this course.

Frequently Asked Questions

This is a question that our team are often asked, there are many reasons but here are the main reasons to choose Association of Learning:

  • No hidden charges, the price you see includes everything, from VAT, tutoring to certification
  • Our average tutor marking time is 3 working days (most providers are 10+)
  • We are rated 5/5 for our service on Trustpilot!
  • Our courses are up to date. Many providers create course content and fail to keep it up to date.
  • We are open later than any other home learning provider
  • As many submissions as you need to complete, many providers cap how many times you can submit work
  • All courses are fully endorsed by external awarding organisations
  • 14 day money back guarantee or course switch.

If you need any more reasons to choose Association of Learning, contact our team!


You have 2 years to complete this course, but can complete at a faster pace without any additional costs.

This is a government-regulated qualification, with certification provided by an Ofqual-regulated awarding body.

Yes, you must pass exams to gain your A Level. There is a separate fee for the examinations, which are paid directly to the exam centre at time of booking.


The only difference is you study from home, at your own pace. The exams and qualification are exactly the same.


There are two payment options, pay in full for your course or monthly. Our monthly payment option allows you to spread the cost of your course over a 10 month period.

If you choose to pay using a payment plan, to apply you must be able to answer yes to the following:

  • Your billing address is based in the UK
  • You have a UK based bank account
  • Bill payer must be 18 or above.

No, all of our courses are distance learning which means your tutor will mark your work and send it back to you via email or by using our online portal.


Unlike other providers, Association of Learning use a fast-track system to get your certificate to you within six weeks (our average is two weeks).

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