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GCSE GCSE Archaeology has been withdrawn by AQA, the examining board which has been offering it. A pilot Vocational GCSE in History will be trialled from September 2006 in 50-60 schools and colleges. This will include minor elements archaeology in the short course with the option of doing a module in archaeology for the full GCSE. The proposed structure is: 3 compulsory modules for 50% of the GCSE or 100% of the short course GCSE. Medieval England (choice of 3 periods between 410-1485)- Includes contrast between Historical and Archaeology sources. An International study A Local study (could include some archaeology sources) 3 option modules from a choice of 6-8 for the remaining 50% of the full GCSE. Amongst the proposed option is an archaeological study. Other options may focus on the work of museums or the management of historical buildings. Further details will be available by following links from to the History GCSE pilot on the OCR website. |
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