CCEA
Level 3
QN: 601/8552/1
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CCEA Level 3 Advanced GCE in History
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by CCEA. Classified as a GCE A Level.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
CCEA
Syllabus Units
20 Units
Guided Hours
Flexible
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
A2 1: Historical Study and Change (Depth Study)
Option 1: England 1485–1603
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the political, religious and social changes in Tudor England
- Evaluate the impact of the Reformation and the Elizabethan Settlement
- Assess the effectiveness of Tudor government and the role of key individuals
2
A2 1: Historical Study and Change (Depth Study)
Option 2: The French Revolution and Napoleon 1774–1815
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Distinguish between long-term structural causes and short-term triggers of the French Revolution
- Evaluate the contribution of Enlightenment ideas to revolutionary ideology and action
- Analyse the stages of revolutionary change from constitutional monarchy to the Directory
- Assess the social, political, and cultural impact of the Reign of Terror on French society
- Examine the transformation of warfare and international relations under Napoleon
- Evaluate Napoleon’s domestic reforms and their impact on the French state and society
- Interpret contrasting historiographical views on Napoleon’s legacy in France and across Europe
3
A2 2: Historical Study and Interpretation (Synoptic Study)
Option 1: The Changing Nature of Warfare 1792–1945
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the changing nature of warfare from the French Revolutionary Wars to World War II
- Evaluate the impact of technological and tactical developments on warfare
- Assess the social and political consequences of total war
4
A2 2: Historical Study and Interpretation (Synoptic Study)
Option 2: The Development of Nationalism in Europe 1789–1914
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the growth of nationalism in Europe from the French Revolution to World War I
- Evaluate the impact of nationalist movements on the unification of Italy and Germany
- Assess the role of nationalism in the decline of empires
5
AS 1: Historical Studies and Change
Option 2: Russia 1914–41
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the causes and consequences of the Russian Revolutions of 1917
- Evaluate the impact of Lenin's and Stalin's policies on Russia
- Assess the nature of the Soviet state by 1941
6
AS 1: Historical Studies and Change
Option 1: Germany 1918–39
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the political, economic and social developments in Germany from 1918 to 1939
- Evaluate the impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany
- Assess the reasons for the rise of Nazism and the establishment of the Nazi dictatorship
7
AS 2: Historical Study and Interpretation
Option 1: The Partition of Ireland 1900–25
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the political developments leading to the partition of Ireland
- Evaluate the impact of the Government of Ireland Act 1920 and the Anglo-Irish Treaty
- Assess the reasons for the establishment of Northern Ireland and the Irish Free State
8
AS 2: Historical Study and Interpretation
Option 2: The United States 1945–75
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the social, economic and political developments in the USA from 1945 to 1975
- Evaluate the impact of the Cold War on American society
- Assess the significance of the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/8552/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- CCEA
- Qualification Type
- GCE A Level
- Operational Start
- Sept 2016
- Operational End
- Aug 2029