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AQA GCSE History (8145) combines a period study and a wider world depth study (Understanding the modern world) with a thematic study and a British depth study including the historic environment (Shaping the nation). It is an untiered, linear qualification graded 9-1, assessed by two equally weighted written exams with no coursework. Students work with sources and interpretations and write analytical, well-structured accounts and essays; at least 40% of content is British history.
| Paper | Total marks | Duration | Style of questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 84 marks | 2h | Understanding the modern world · sources, interpretations & essays · 50% |
| Paper 2 | 84 marks | 2h | Shaping the nation · sources, interpretations & essays · 50% |
Total 168 marks · two papers each 50% · 100% external · no coursework. Paper 1 = period study + wider world depth study; Paper 2 = thematic study + British depth study with the historic environment. Each paper includes 4 marks for SPaG. Untiered, graded 9-1.
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