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GCSE History Course
GCSE History Course
The Pass GCSE History online course is designed to help you prepare for and pass your exam first time, allowing you to achieve your GCSE History qualification. Let us support your entry into university and help improve your future career opportunities.
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Bespoke GCSE History Course - Fully online learning with 24/7 access and around 100 hours of recommended study time.
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Includes Everything You Need To Pass - Enjoy revision notes, practice questions, mock exams, and built-in progress tracking.
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Fast-Track GCSE History Qualification - Work towards your qualification in under 12 months.
Now available online.
Spread the cost over up to 6 months
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Give yourself the best chance of passing your exam...
Our GCSE History course is designed to help you build a genuine understanding of the past, sharpen your exam technique, and approach your final assessment with confidence.
We cover both major exam boards, with course content mapped to the Edexcel GCSE History (1HI0) and AQA GCSE History (8145) specifications, so whichever board you're studying, your revision matches exactly what you'll be examined on.
You'll start by finding out where you're currently at, then work through a learning plan tailored to the areas that matter most for you. Every topic is broken down into clear revision notes, practice questions and topic tests, helping the content stick long before exam day.
From there, you'll sharpen your technique with exam-style questions and full mock exams designed to feel like the real thing. Your progress is tracked throughout, so you always know which areas still need attention before you sit your GCSE.
Enrol now or get in touch below and our team will be happy to discuss your course options.
Find Your Starting Point
A short initial assessment shows us where you're starting from.
Enrol on your course
Sign up to your GCSE History course online, or chat to our team who'll help you get set up.
Get your Personal Learning Plan
Our Topic Area Knowledge Assessments shape a revision plan built entirely around you.
Work through course content
Build your knowledge with structured revision notes, practice questions and topic tests.
Complete exam-board-specific mock exams
Sit timed mock exams designed to mirror the real thing for your exam board.
ExamReady
Our progress tracking tells you when you're genuinely prepared for your GCSE History exam.
Market Leading GCSE History Course
Our market-leading GCSE History course offers 100% online learning with 24/7 access, allowing you to study at your own pace, with around 100 hours of recommended study time.
Includes Everything You Need To Pass
Our GCSE history course includes everything you need to pass, with tutorials, practice questions, mock exams, and built-in progress tracking.
Fast-Track GCSE History Qualification
Revise for and take your GCSE history exam in less time than you would in school or college. Get your qualification in less than 12 months – even in 6 months or sooner!
GCSE History Exam & Course Option
Book your GCSE History course alongside the Ofqual-regulated exam as a discounted bundle, available to all private candidates, resit learners, and adult learners.
1 Find Your Starting Point
Begin with a short Initial Assessment to find out what level you're currently working at. This helps you understand where you stand today and what your revision journey ahead should look like.
About the Initial Assessment
Quickly and accurately assesses your current working level
Suggests the most suitable course based on your current level
Quicker and more reliable than any other platform
2 Enrol on your course
Enrol on your GCSE History course online in just a few minutes, or send your details and one of our friendly team will be in touch to talk through your options and get you registered.
More Details
Enrol online or over the phone with a member of our expert team.
We can talk through your options with you to help you decide.
Register to unlock access to all course features and help you pass.
3 Get your Personal Learning Plan
Once you've enrolled, kick things off with our Topic Area Knowledge Assessments.
These pinpoint exactly where you need to focus, shaping a personalised revision plan that saves time and builds your confidence.
Each topic area has its own Knowledge Assessment, so nothing gets overlooked.
The result is a revision journey built entirely around you, targeting your strengths and weaknesses every step of the way.
4 Work your way through the course
Our online GCSE History course is structured into clear topic areas, each aligned with exam board specifications. Every topic includes revision notes, practice questions, and topic tests to support effective revision and exam preparation.
In-depth revision notes on every topic
Clear revision lessons covering everything you need to know and the best ways to answer each question.
Build confidence with Practice Questions
Practice your recall from the revision sections, with quick, multiple choice practice questions.
Test yourself with Topic Tests featuring varied question types
Answer a variety of exam-style questions to prepare for the real exam for each topic.
Full written solutions for all questions
Every question includes a detailed written solution explaining how to arrive at the correct answer.
5 Complete exam-board-specific mock exams
Practice under real exam conditions with exam-board-specific mock exams and auto-marked questions.
Auto-marked questions and solutions
All questions are automatically marked, instantly showing the correct answer along with a clear written solution that guides you through how to reach it. Exam Mode marks your answers but only displays results once the full mock exam is complete, allowing you to stay focused throughout the timed session.
Questions marked automatically as you go.
Instant marking with full written solutions.
See where you went wrong, and how to arrive at the correct answers.
6 ExamReady
Behind the scenes, our platform keeps track of every result you achieve, gradually building a full picture of how you're progressing through GCSE History. All of this comes together in your personal dashboard, showing your overall course completion, progress topic by topic, and your average scores across the tasks you've finished. At the centre of it all sits ExamReady, a smart feature that uses your performance data to work out when you're genuinely prepared to sit your GCSE History exam. It's a feature unique to Pass, and it's designed to take the guesswork out of exam preparation.
How to know you're ExamReady
Complete all Topic Area Knowledge Assessments
Complete your Personal Learning Plan
Score above the 50% each paper
Above your recommended current level
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GCSE History Course Features
Multimedia Revision
Each topic includes expert-led revision notes and written solutions, clearly explaining key events, themes, and the best approaches to answering exam questions.
Practice Questions
Apply your knowledge with exam-style practice questions designed to develop source analysis and written response skills.
Topic Tests
Once you are confident with the revision and practice questions, test your understanding with exam-style topic assessments.
Full Mock Exams
Full mock exams aligned to either the Edexcel GCSE History or the AQA GCSE History specification, including auto-marked questions and clear feedback to help you improve.
Written Solutions
Every question includes clear written explanations, showing how to structure strong historical responses.
Comprehensive Progress Tracking
Track your progress throughout the course with clear insights into completion and performance, so you always know how you are progressing.
Why Choose a GCSE Online Course?
Flexible study that fits around your life.
Our GCSE History course is designed for independent learning, giving you the flexibility to revisit topics, study at your own pace, and follow a clear, well-structured programme. It is ideal for first-time learners, adults returning to education, or anyone choosing to study GCSE History online through flexible distance learning from home.
Strengthen skills with every step.
This expert-made GCSE History course has progress tracking built in. We've created it to cover the full GCSE History specification, split clearly into topics and themes so you can revise one step at a time. A key benefit of our online system is that you can see at a glance which topics you still need to complete, alongside your overall course progress.
Exam technique made stronger.
Success in GCSE History is not just about learning the content, but understanding how to apply your knowledge in exams. The course includes practice questions and topic tests to check your understanding, alongside bespoke mock exams designed to reflect real exam-style questions and formats.
Built for every learner, at every stage.
This course is designed to support a wide range of learners. Whether you are studying at home, balancing revision with work commitments, or returning to education through GCSE History courses for adults, it offers a flexible and supportive approach. It is also well suited to younger learners and home-educated students looking for a clear and reliable way to study GCSE History online with confidence.
Edexcel GCSE History Course Content
The full Edexcel GCSE History (1HI0) specification can be found on Pearson’s website. Our course is built to this spec. Expand the units below to see each topic on our course.
AQA GCSE History Course Content
The Pass course content aligned to the AQA GCSE History (8145) specification is below – you can expand each unit to see the topics within it.
FAQs
Is this course suitable for GCSE History resits?
Yes! This GCSE History course is ideal for students sitting their GCSE History resit, as well as those taking their GCSE History exam for the first time.
Do you have any GCSE History courses for adults?
Our GCSE History courses for adults are coming soon. Our standard GCSE History course is suitable for learners of any age, including adult learners. Anyone can study GCSE History online with Pass GCSE.
Do you only have a GCSE History online course?
We only offer a GCSE History online course because we believe the online system provides a better learning experience than a physical course. It automatically stores your scores and tracks your progress, saving you time. While you can study GCSE History online, the GCSE History exam itself must be taken in person, as all GCSE exams are sat at an approved exam centre. Pass GCSE can book your GCSE History exam for you.
Do you have a free GCSE History course?
Our GCSE History course is a paid service. We have courses aligned to the Edexcel GCSE History (1HI0) specification and the AQA GCSE History (8145) specification. If you are looking for free GCSE history revision materials, we are happy to recommend MME.
What is included with the GCSE History online learning?
When our course is live, you will be able to study GCSE History online with Pass GCSE and gain access to comprehensive revision notes, thousands of practice questions, and full mock exams, all with built-in progress tracking.
How long will it take for me to complete the online GCSE History course?
We suggest approximately 100 hours of study time for your GCSE History online course, although this is only a guideline. You can take as much time as you need, with 24/7 access to the course materials. If you are able to commit the time, you could complete a fast-track GCSE History resit in under 12 months.
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