Course description
During this A Level History course, you’ll study the key political, social, and economic features of the communist rule in twentieth-century Russia; the transformation of communist China and the effects on China today; and the relationship between authority and mass agitation in England. Depending on the degree and future career you aspire to, the A Levels we recommend that you study alongside this course are A Level Philosophy, A Level Politics, and A Level Sociology.
Degrees this subject could lead to
After completing your History A Level, you could progress to study a degree in subjects such as geography, history, philosophy, sociology, politics, or archaeology.Future career options
You’ll gain valuable knowledge and skills during your studies that will come in useful for future careers in:- Public services
- Law
- Tourism
- Conservation
- Museum curation
A Level history via distance learning
This A Level History course is exactly the same as an A Level you would study at school or college, meaning you will take the same exams and get the same qualification. The only difference is that our courses are designed to be studied from home at your own pace, and you will receive full tutor support via email.Course Content
Edexcel qualification code: 9HI0
Unit 1 Russia 1917-1991: from Lenin to Yeltsin
- Communist government in the USSR 19017-1985
- Industrial and agricultural change 1917-1985
- Control of the people 1917-1985
- Social developments 1917-1985
- The fall of the USSR 1985-1991
Unit 2 Mao’s China 1949-1976
- Establishing communist rule
- Agriculture and industry 1949-1965
- The cultural revolution and its aftermath 1966-1976
- Social and cultural changes 1949-1976
Unit 3 Protest, agitation and parliamentary reform in Britain 1780-1928
- Radical reformers 1790-1819
- Chartism 1838-1850
- Contagious diseases acts and the campaign for their repeal 1862-1886
- The Women's Social and Political Union 1903-1914
- Trades union militancy 1915-1927
Unit 4 The Cold War: its development and its demise 1945-1990
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