Our Online A-Level History Course aims to develop your understanding of the
significance of history. You will learn about social, cultural, religious and
ethnic diversity through your study of British and non-British history and gain
understanding of different identities within society. You will also develop your
use of historical terms, concepts and skills and acquire an understanding of the
nature of historical study, for example, that history is concerned with
judgements based on available evidence and that historical judgements may be
provisional
The same A-Level qualification you'd get in school or college
Unlimited 1:1 support from your History tutor
Fast-track - get the qualification when you need it
Study 24/7, 365 on your phone, tablet or laptop
You don't need any previous qualifications to study this A-Level course.
This course will teach you the Edexcel A-Level History syllabus (9HI0). You'll
study 4 units:
* Russia, 1917-1991: From Lenin To Yeltsin - Written Paper
* Mao's China 1949-1976 - Written Paper
* Protest, Agitation AND Parliamentary Reform in Britain 1780-1928 - Written
Paper
* The Cold War, Its Development and its Demise 1945-90 - Coursework
For a full breakdown of course content, download the A-Level History Brochure.
All of your lessons and assessments are available on CloudPort - our
Moodle-based learning environment (Moodle VLEs are used by most colleges and
universities in the UK).
Start with lesson 1 and work through the course in a linear pathway or choose to
jump to the section that you need. Your learning is completely flexible and
allows you to set your programme of learning around the skills you need.
Submit assessments as you work through the course. Get instant results and
feedback on activities to track your progress. Use these assessments as learning
launchpads, allowing you to focus your time on the topics you need to brush up
on.
You will have access to all course materials, assessments and tutor support for
24 months from the day of enrolment. Extensions are available for students who
wish to study over a longer period.
You are not alone! You will be assigned a personal 1:1 tutor on your day of
enrolment. Your tutor will remain by your side, throughout your learning journey
until you get qualified.
All tutors are qualified teachers and subject matter specialists who will ensure
you have the correct guidance and support when you need it. As a CloudLearn
student you will have unlimited access to tutor support.
CloudLearn GCSEs and A-Levels are structured around formative assessments
allowing you to test your knowledge as you work towards qualification. Before
taking your exam you will submit a mock exam to give you the practise you need
before the big day.
When ready we arrange your exam. We have agreements with exam centres all over
the UK. Our students also take advantage of preferential pricing due to the
volume of students we channel to exam centres.
As part of your enrolment service package we will make all the arrangements for
your final exam. This includes locating a centre and booking the relevant
exam/s. Exam fees are additional.
Exam fees can be bundled using the Exam Bundles drop down when adding to basket.
Have a look on our Exams Page for a detailed explanation of this service.
The Edexcel A-Level History exam is available in May/June each year. It is
assessed over 3 exam papers:
* Paper 1 9HI0 1A-1H - 2 hour 15 min exam
* Paper 2 9HI0 2A-2H - 1 hour 30 min exam
* Paper 3 9HI0 30-39 - 2 hour 15 min exam
* *Coursework component - Unit Four (coursework option): The Cold War, its
development and its demise (1945-90) Coursework requirements: Produce a
detailed essay of approximately 3,000-4,000 words on the subject matter
above, with suggested questions provided. Students can break this into
sections or write it as one continuous extended essay.
We generally ask that you book written exams at least 6 months in advance,
however subjects that includes NEA (A-Level Eng Lit & A-Level History),
Practicals (A-Level Sciences), or Fieldwork (A-Level Geography) you are
recommended to note the following deadlines for booking and give us at least 8
months booking notice.
Booking deadlines are 5-8 months prior to the exam date.
Booking your exam after the booking deadline will incur late fees (available for
one month after deadline) and high late fees (available up until exam entry
closure).
Some students will study for the exam over a period of months or years, as they
dictate their own study schedule. We do however have students who will study
intensively and prepare in a matter of weeks. You are only constrained by the
exam diet. A-Level exams are available in May/June of each year.
We are so confident in the CloudLearn model of study that we guarantee you will
pass your exam. As long as you do what we recommend, we offer a full money-back
guarantee.
* The UK's only GCSE and A-Level specialist
* Study at your pace, where and when you want
* Study interactively on any device
* We guarantee your exam pass
* We arrange your exams
* Our flexible study, unlimited support, and interest-free payment plans allow
you to fit learning around your busy schedule
* That's why we support thousands of students every year, to get the GCSEs they
need to prosper.
Choose to pay in full or spread the cost over our 6 months interest-free payment
plans.
We offer longer payment plans of 12, 24, 36 or 48 months. These extended plans
are subject to interest. For more details contact our student advisors on 0330
111 4006 or visit our payment plan page.
On our Online A-Level History Course not only will you enhance your knowledge
and understanding of historical discourses, but you will also develop a wide
range of skills which will set you apart from other candidates in your chosen
field or profession. You will improve as an effective and independent learner
and develop your critical thinking, interpretive, analytical and creative skills
by acquiring the ability to ask relevant and significant questions about the
past and to research them.
You will also improve your organisational, communicative, argumentative and
decision making skills when you are tasked with preparing and disseminating your
newly acquired historical knowledge to formulate an argument and reach
substantiated judgements. You will learn about the importance of open-mindedness
through an understanding of different identities within society and gain an
appreciation of social, cultural, religious and ethnic diversity through the
study of British and non-British history.
We also hope to show you the benefits of continuous learning and intellectual
curiosity by inspiring a sustained enjoyment of, and interest in, historical
studies and global history. Therefore, the CloudLearn A-Level History Course
creates conscientious, innovative and adaptable learners that are equipped with
the skills to excel in any degree or career-path.