Exam Board/Code: Cambridge IGCSE® (9–1) History 0977
Title: Cambridge IGCSE® (9–1) History 0977
What do we cover in the course?

Core Study Option B:

  • International Relations since 1919
  • The Peace Treaties 1919-1923
  • How successful was the League of Nations in the 1920s and 1930s?
  • Why did peace break down in the 1930s?
  • Aspects of the Cold War

Depth Study

Either The First World War or The USA 1919-1941 or Israelis and Palestinians

How is it assessed?
  • Paper 1: Core Study and Depth Study
    Structured questions: two from the Core and one from the Depth Study
  • Paper 2: Core Study: Prescribed Topic
    Source-based paper. The Prescribed Topic changes at each examination.
  • Either Paper 3: Coursework (one essay) or Paper 4 Examination: Alternative to Coursework (one essay question on the Depth Study)
What is the course useful for?

This course will give you:

  • A basic understanding of a broad sweep of British History
  • An introduction to British history topics taught in greater depth at A Level
  • An introduction to the British political system and modern international relations
  • An introduction to British culture.
Any other relevant information

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