GCSE (for first teaching in 2009) History B: Modern World - J417

Notice

New GCSE History B Short Course

From last examination June 2010, GCSE History A Short Course will no longer be available - please see the new GCSE History B Short Course for further details. For more information, please read the full notice (PDF, 48Kb).

New GCSE History specifications

Elements of the topics previously studied in History C are now included in the new GCSE History A and GCSE History B specifications. For more information, please read the full notice (PDF, 55Kb).

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Overview

Please note that there are separate specifications for the short course and full courses, but the specimen assessment material for Unit A973 is applicable to both courses.

If you are already teaching History B you can compare current and revised specifications on the What are the changes? page.

Our new specification focuses on the turbulent history of the twentieth century, its key events, people, changes and issues. Viewing history from both a national and global perspective, students will learn about international relations, global conflict and the political development of key countries, and take a detailed look at changes in British society.

Benefits to you and your learners of teaching this qualification

  • It includes a detailed look at the most dramatic and troubled century of human history
  • It provides the opportunity to study the key events, people, changes and issues of the twentieth century
  • It offers a chance to study changes in British society, including the changing roles of women, changing patterns of ethnicity and the extent to which the lives of young people have changed
  • It offers a view of history from both national and international perspectives
  • GCSE History specifications are well resourced and supported across the media
  • There is coherence and consistency with previous GCSE specifications.

First examination dates

June 2010

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