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A Level Ancient History 2000/01 |
| Summary: |
The new 'A' Level specification has a 6 module structure divided into 2 parts: the first 3 modules make up the new AS qualification (50% of the total award) and the final 3 constitute the A2. When AS & A2 are combined they make up a whole 'A' Level. |
| Description: |
The pinnacle of civilisation and the depths of abject barbarism are the extremes to which you will be taken if you choose to enrol in the ICS Ancient History ‘A’ Level. More moving than any epic drama can convey, the events which shaped this great age continue to offer surprising insights into the questions which dominate our times. To say nothing of the accrued interest you can enjoy by having the ancient riches on your CV.
At ICS, we know that the brightest futures are made by getting the balance right between life experience and formal qualifications. Which is why all ICS courses are designed to fit in with your life without taking it over. When you choose to prepare for your ‘A’ Levels with ICS you can be sure that we won’t hold you back when you’re trying to get ahead.
The ICS ‘A’ Level Courses have been written specifically to dovetail with the syllabuses of specific examining bodies. This means that when you prepare with ICS, you have the added assurance of knowing that everything you are doing is entirely focussed on your main objective: achieve the best results you can. Equally important, by breaking the material down into logical sections, your tutors have ensured that you won’t feel overwhelmed, even if you are working as well as studying. |
| Key Benefits: |
Some of the key benefits of the ICS ‘A’ Level Ancient History Course include:
· Start studying whenever you like – we don’t lock you into inflexible term times
· Work when you want, where you want, at the pace that suits you best
· Logical, modular approach makes it easier to learn
· Expert learning materials take you through the course step-by-step
· Flexible access to your tutors to support you throughout the course
· Carefully tailored tests give you feedback on how you are progressing
· Ideal way of acquiring essential ‘A’ LEVEL qualifications
· ICS is part of the world’s largest educational publishing groups and we offer the best range of courses available |
| Topics: |
‘A’ LEVEL ANCIENT HISTORY
AS Unit 1 – Document Study 1: The Catilinarian Conspiracy AS Unit 2 - Source Based Study 1: Roman History 81-44 B.C.AS Unit 3 – Thematic Study 1: The Growth and Government of the Roman Empire 133-30 B.C.
A2 Unit 4 – Document Study 2: The Athenian Empire 450-410 B.C.A2 Unit 5 – Source Based Study 2: Greek History 446-413 B.C.A2 Unit 6 – Thematic Study 2: Sparta in the Greek World 520-400 B.C. |
| Requirements: |
Candidates should normally possess GCSE English at Grade C or above. |
| Careers in the Field: |
Whether your goal is to go on to Higher Education or you are keen to make a start in your chosen career right now, the effort you invest into preparing for your ‘A’ Levels today will go a long way towards the choices available to you in the future.
A good result in ‘A’ Level Ancient History assures employers that you have excellent attention to detail and like to be able to consider things from a broad perspective.
Because ICS ‘A’ Level Ancient History requires you to apply skills which are versatile and invaluable across any number of career paths, it is difficult to put an exact monetary value on the added earnings potential these skills could offer you. However, it is worth remembering that the average annual earnings of those who leave school with qualifications in the UK is significantly higher than those who leave with none.
When it comes to ‘A’ Levels, why not let the ICS open learning approach open some doors for you? |
| Qualification: |
A Level |
| Hours of Study: |
See External Exam Info |
| External Exam Information: |
All exams are held in England, at a wide variety of regional examination centres. All students must make their own arrangements to sit exams. Exams take place in June with the entry deadlines for exams being and January.
Absolute deadline for enrols onto 2006 exams is 1st February 2006. After this students will need to take exams 2007.
NO ENROLMENTS TO BE TAKEN LESS THAN 7 MONTHS PRIOR TO EXAMINATION |
| Additional Exam Fees: |
6 Exams - Approx. £61.80 (Students can take the 6 exams in groups of 3 after finishing the AS or all 6 together after A2. )
Note: The fees may vary depending on the exam centre |
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