Units

Please find below the units which are available for this qualification.

Unit title and description	Assessment incl. duration	Weighting
Unit A031: The Greeks at War Option 1: The Greeks Defend Themselves, 499-479 BC Option 2: Alexander the Great, 356-323 BC.	Written examination 1 hour 15 minutes	25% full course 50% short course
Unit A032: The Rise of Rome Option 1: The Origins of Rome: The Kings, 753-508 BC Option 2: Hannibal's Invasion and Defeat, 218-146 BC.	Written examination 1 hour 15 minutes	25% full course 50% short course
Unit A033: Women in Ancient Politics Option 1: Cleopatra and her Impact on Roman Politics, 69-23 BC Option 2: Agrippina the Younger and her Influence on Roman Politics, 41-59 AD.	Written examination 1 hour 15 minutes	25% full course 50% short course
Unit A034: Ancient Societies through the Study of Original Sources Option 1: Ancient Egypt, 3000-1000 BC Option 2: Ancient Crete: Minoan Civilisation, 2000-1400 BC Option 3: Troy and the Mycenaeans, 1450-1100 BC Option 4: Ancient Persia, 630-499 BC Option 5: The Hellenistic World, 323-133 BC Option 6: The Celts, c.500 BC-500 AD.	Controlled assessment 2,000 word task	25% full course 50% short course

Short Courses

We also offer a Short Course in GCSE Ancient History, equivalent to half a GCSE. This offers several advantages:

• There are only two units to complete
• Learners who are interested in a particular subject, but don't have time to study a full course, have more learning options
• Learners can study a wider range of subjects
• Timetabling for shorter courses can be easier for your centre
• More able students can complement their studies by taking additional short courses
• Short courses can be spread over one or two years.

Assessment objectives

The assessment objectives are designed to reflect the non-statutory guidelines for Ancient History.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate the following in the context of the content described:

AO1

Recall, select and organise relevant knowledge of historical events and sources.

AO2

Demonstrate an understanding of historical events and sources.

AO3

Interpret, evaluate and respond to historical events and sources.