Course at a glance
Introduction
This Accredited Level 2 History Diploma focuses on late 19th and 20th century world History, specifically in relation to Russia’s development into the Soviet Union, China throughout the 20th century and Europe during the Cold War. Key historical figures covered by the course include Lenin, Stalin, Kennedy, Khrushchev, Reagan, Gorbachev and Mao.
Students are required to demonstrate understanding of the key events, people, features, characteristics, changes and issues in the specified periods of history covered. The units of study link together and complement each other, and by the end of studying the course the students should be able to make links between them and have a fuller understanding of some key historical events of the 20th century.
The course is a year in length and divided into 2 units of study. At the end of each unit there is an associated TMA (Tutor Marked Assessment) which students are required to complete and submit. The course is formally assessed by an average grade being attained from the 2 submitted Assessments.
The following unit descriptors are brief content guides to the course components and should provide a holistic overview of structure and format.
Assessment Objectives (AO)
AO: 1
Students must select and demonstrate clearly relevant knowledge and understanding through the use of evidence, examples and correct language and terminology appropriate to the course of study. This assessment, involves two written assignments: one halfway through the course and following the final unit. Both are assessed and graded by the assigned tutor, according to college procedures. The grading procedure if Pass or Fail. If you Fail an assessment you have the opportunity to amend where your tutor has highlighted and resubmit.
AO: 2
Students must critically evaluate and justify a point of view through the use of evidence and reasoned argument. Students can include evidence in different formats to support their written work such as documentation or images to support their course remembering Confidentiality and Data Protection.
Quality of Written Communication (QWC)
In addition, COLC require students’ to produce written material in English, candidates must: ensure that text is legible and that spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPG) are accurate so that meaning is clear; select and use a form and style of writing appropriate to studying a complex subject matter; organise information clearly and coherently, using specialist vocabulary when appropriate and Harvard referencing of citation and sources. In this Specification, SPG will be assessed in all tutor marked assignments (TMAs)
To ensure that we maintain quality standards; all our students written assignments are subject to our plagiarism policy and procedure.
Accredited Level 2 History Diploma Entry Requirements
Basic English reading and writing skills, as full tutor support is given.
All students must be 16 years of age or above.
Study Hours
Approximately 160 hours.
Course Duration
1 Year.
Enrolment
You can enrol on the course at any time.
Awarding Body
Assessment Method
Two tutor marked assignments; one assignment after each unit.
Course Content
Accredited Level 2 History Diploma Unit 1: Russia and Superpower Relations
Module 1: Autocracy and Revolt in Russia, 1881-1914
- The reign of Alexander III
- Problems facing Nicholas II, 1894-1905
- The 1905 Revolution
- The Dumas and Stolypin
- The growth of opposition to Tsarist Rule
Module 2: A World Divided: Superpower Relations, 1945-62
- Reasons for the Cold War
- Early developments in the Cold War, 1945-49
- The Cold War in the 1950s
- The Berlin Crisis of 1961
- The Cuban Missile Crisis
Accredited Level 2 History Diploma Unit 2: Communism and Conflict
Module 3: The Fall of Communism in Europe, 1979-91
- Solidarity Movement in Poland
- Economic problems in the Soviet Union
- The policies of Gorbachev
- Developments in eastern Europe, 1988-90
- The Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia
- The reunification of Germany
Module 4: Conflict, crisis and change: China c.1911-1989
- China 1911-34
- The triumph of Mao and the CCP, 1934–49
- Change under Mao, 1949–63
- The impact of the Cultural Revolution
- China, 1969-89
Progression
This Accredited Level 2 History Diploma can be used in preparation for progressing to higher level study in relevant Historical subjects (for example Accredited Level 3 Diplomas) or as a vehicle for career development or to fulfil entry requirements to education courses.
