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A-Level History (OCR)

A-Level 历史(OCR)

OCR H105 (AS) / H505 (A-Level)

Course Overview 课程介绍

OCR A-Level 历史,线性结构,含英国史、世界史与课题研究,强调史料分析与历史论证。

OCR A-Level History (H505) is a linear two-year course assessed by three written papers and one coursework unit at the end of Year 13. OCR A-Level has moved to a linear structure since 2015, so all exams are taken at the end of the course. The specification combines a British period study, a non-British period study, a thematic study over 100+ years and a historical interpretation topic, plus a coursework essay on a topic of the candidate's choice. A facilitating subject for history, law, PPE, international relations, journalism and the humanities.

Key Facts 基本信息

Exam Board (考试局)Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations (OCR)
Specification Code (代码)H105 (AS) / H505 (A-Level)
Structure (结构)Linear (since 2015); AS is a standalone qualification and does not count towards A-Level
Grading (评分)A* - E (A* only for full A-Level)
Exam Papers (试卷)A-Level: Paper 1/2/3 + Coursework · AS: Paper 1/2
Coursework (课程作业)Topic-based essay, 3000-4000 words, 20% of A-Level

AS / Year 1 Syllabus AS 阶段章节

A2 / Year 2 Syllabus A2 阶段章节

Exam Structure (OCR H505) 考试结构

Paper 1 (British period study and enquiry)A-Level · 1h30m · 50 marks · 25%
Paper 2 (Non-British period study)A-Level · 1h · 30 marks · 15%
Paper 3 (Thematic study and historical interpretations)A-Level · 2h30m · 80 marks · 40%
Y100 (Topic based essay — Coursework)A-Level · 3000-4000 words · 40 marks · 20%
AS Paper 1 (British period study and enquiry)AS · 1h30m · 50 marks · 50% of AS
AS Paper 2 (Non-British period study)AS · 1h · 30 marks · 50% of AS

Suitable Majors & Pathway 适用专业与衔接

人文学科核心科目,历史、法律、PPE、国际关系与新闻的常见必修或推荐科目。

A-Level History is a facilitating subject listed by Russell Group universities and is highly valued for history, law, PPE (Philosophy, Politics and Economics), international relations, journalism, archaeology, classics and politics. It develops source analysis, critical reasoning, essay writing and historiographical understanding, and pairs naturally with A-Level English Literature, Politics, Economics or Modern Languages for applicants to competitive humanities, law and social science degrees.

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