What is an advanced extension award in History?

• apply and communicate effectively their knowledge of History
• use the skills of critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis
• reach clear, logical and coherent judgements.

The AEA qualifications:

• will be included in the UCAS tariff from 2006
• are based on Advanced GCE subject criteria
• test depth of understanding and ability to think critically and creatively
• test connections between different elements of the subject
• require no additional teaching or resources.

All AEAs will have a 100 per cent external assessment.

Further information on the AEA in history, including the specifications and sample assessment materials, is available from the EDEXCEL website.