Units

We've summarised the course details and the assessment objectives for GCSE History B: Modern World.

Full course

Unit title and description	Assessment incl. duration	Weighting
Unit A971: Aspects of International Relations 1919-2005 and the Chosen Study in Depth Learners will be expected to demonstrate their ability to describe and explain historical change and cause, and analyse different features of historical situations.	Written examination 2 hours	45% full course
Unit A972: British Depth Study This unit will involve a detailed investigation of a historical issue taken from the chosen British Depth Study.	Written examination 1 hour 30 minutes	30% full course
Unit A973: Historical Enquiry Candidates must complete one task based on a set question chosen from one of four options.	Controlled assessment	25% full course

Short Courses

We also offer a Short Course in GCSE History B: Modern World, 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 History B: Modern World.

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

AO1

Recall, select and communicate their knowledge and understanding of history.

AO2

Demonstrate their understanding of the past through explanation and analysis of:

• Key concepts: causation, consequence, continuity, change and significance within a historical context
• Key features and characteristics of the periods studied and the relationships between them.

AO3

Understand, analyse and evaluate:

• A range of source material as part of a historical enquiry
• How aspects of the past have been interpreted and represented in different ways as part of a historical enquiry.