GCSE History
We've updated our qualifications to reflect changes to 2021 exams and assessment.
Read about the changes to 2021 exams for GCSE History
- Teaching from: September 2016
- Exams from: June 2018
- Specification code: 8145
- QAN code: 601/8217/9
Our new GCSE History specification combines the most popular topics from our existing specifications, so you can still teach well-established periods of history as well as some exciting new topics. It builds on the skills and topics at Key Stage 3, and will help develop essential skills for further study.
With no prohibited combinations, our new specification gives you the flexibility and freedom to create your own route through the course.
You will be supported with resources at every stage and by our dedicated History team.
Teaching resources
Plan
Prepare for your teaching year. Information, support and services to help you deliver the specification.
Teach
Teaching resources that you can use to plan your lessons and support your students’ learning.
Assess
Prepare your students for assessment. Past papers, mark schemes and example answers.
Key dates
- Exam for GCSE History Paper 1, Section B (8145/1B/A - 1B/E)
Series: June 2021
Start time: am
Duration: 1h - Exam for GCSE History Paper 1, Section A (8145/1A/A - 1A/D)
Series: June 2021
Start time: pm
Duration: 1h - Exam for GCSE History Paper 2, Section A (8145/2A/A - 2A/C)
Series: June 2021
Start time: am
Duration: 1h
Specification news
We understand that given the changes to GCSEs, teachers will need both continuity and innovation. A crucial part of our approach is providing all the support and resources they need to teach this new qualification.
Michael Charman,
Qualifications Manager
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Email: history@aqa.org.uk