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AS and A Level Ancient History - H007, H407

Ancient History - H007, H407

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Specification at a glance

  • A Level

  • AS Level

Assessment overview

Students must complete two components (one from each of the two component groups) to be awarded the OCR A Level in Ancient History.

Using a source-based approach, students study significant events, individuals, societies, developments and issues of Greek and Roman history within their broader historical context.

Component Marks Duration Weighting insert text

Component group 1: Greek history

98 2 hours 30 mins 50%

For the compulsory period study, students focus on the relations between Greek states, and Greek states and non-Greek states from 492 to 404 BC, particularly Sparta, Athens and Persia.

For the depth study, students study one from:

  • The politics and society of Sparta, 478—404 BC
  • The politics and culture of Athens, c.460—399 BC
  • The rise of Macedon, 359—323 BC.

Component group 2: Roman history

98 2 hours 30 mins 50%

For the compulsory period study, students focus on the reigns of Augustus, Tiberius, Gaius, Claudius and Nero.

For the depth study, students study one from:

  • The breakdown of the Late Republic, 88—31 BC
  • The Flavians, AD 68—96
  • Ruling Roman Britain, AD 43—c.128.
Download A Level specification

Assessment overview

Students must complete both components (01 and 02) to be awarded the OCR AS Level in Ancient History.

Students study significant events, individuals, societies, developments and issues in Greek and Roman history within their broad historical context through two source-based period studies.

Component Marks Duration Weighting insert text

Component 1: Greek history

60 1 hour 30 mins 50%

Students study the unfolding narrative of the relations between Greek states, and Greek states and non-Greek states from 492 to 404 BC, focusing on the main events and issues and how they shaped developments in interstate relations.

Component 2: Roman history

60 1 hour 30 mins 50%

Students study unfolding narrative of how the Principate was established and developed under Augustus, Tiberius, Gaius, Claudius and Nero, focusing on the military, social, religious and political issues and developments of the emperors in Rome and the Empire.

Download AS Level specification
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