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OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World) past papers
OCR has published 70 question papers for History A (Explaining the Modern World) (J410) from 2021 to 2025, 57 of them with a mark scheme. They are listed newest first, and each one opens the PDF on ocr.org.uk in a new tab. The grade boundaries for 9 series are on their own page, in our own tables. The specification (J410) is linked below as well.
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June 2025
11 papers · grade boundaries
- J410/01: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with China 1950–1981: the people and the stateQuestion paper for June 2025 J410/01: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with China 1950–1981: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2025 J410/01: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with China 1950–1981: the people and the stateMark scheme for June 2025 J410/01: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with China 1950–1981: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2025 J410/01: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with China 1950–1981: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/02: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with Germany 1925–1955: the people and the stateQuestion paper for June 2025 J410/02: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with Germany 1925–1955: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2025 J410/02: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with Germany 1925–1955: the people and the stateMark scheme for June 2025 J410/02: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with Germany 1925–1955: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2025 J410/02: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with Germany 1925–1955: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/05: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with South Africa 1960–1994: the people and the stateQuestion paper for June 2025 J410/05: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with South Africa 1960–1994: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2025 J410/05: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with South Africa 1960–1994: the people and the stateMark scheme for June 2025 J410/05: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with South Africa 1960–1994: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/06: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with the USA 1919 –1948: the people and the stateQuestion paper for June 2025 J410/06: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with the USA 1919 –1948: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2025 J410/06: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with the USA 1919 –1948: the people and the stateMark scheme for June 2025 J410/06: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with the USA 1919 –1948: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2025 J410/06: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with the USA 1919 –1948: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/07: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with the USA 1945–1974: the people and the stateQuestion paper for June 2025 J410/07: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with the USA 1945–1974: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2025 J410/07: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with the USA 1945–1974: the people and the stateMark scheme for June 2025 J410/07: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with the USA 1945–1974: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2025 J410/07: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with the USA 1945–1974: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/08: Migration to Britain c.1000 to c.2010Question paper for June 2025 J410/08: Migration to Britain c.1000 to c.2010 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2025 J410/08: Migration to Britain c.1000 to c.2010Mark scheme for June 2025 J410/08: Migration to Britain c.1000 to c.2010 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/09: Power: monarchy and democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014Question paper for June 2025 J410/09: Power: monarchy and democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2025 J410/09: Power: monarchy and democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014Mark scheme for June 2025 J410/09: Power: monarchy and democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/10: War and British society c.790 to c.2010Question paper for June 2025 J410/10: War and British society c.790 to c.2010 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2025 J410/10: War and British society c.790 to c.2010Mark scheme for June 2025 J410/10: War and British society c.790 to c.2010 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2025 J410/10: War and British society c.790 to c.2010 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/11: The impact of empire on Britain 1688–c.1730 with urban environments: patterns of migrationQuestion paper for June 2025 J410/11: The impact of empire on Britain 1688–c.1730 with urban environments: patterns of migration (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2025 J410/11: The impact of empire on Britain 1688–c.1730 with urban environments: patterns of migrationMark scheme for June 2025 J410/11: The impact of empire on Britain 1688–c.1730 with urban environments: patterns of migration (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/12: The English Reformation c.1520–c.1550 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750Question paper for June 2025 J410/12: The English Reformation c.1520–c.1550 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2025 J410/12: The English Reformation c.1520–c.1550 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750Mark scheme for June 2025 J410/12: The English Reformation c.1520–c.1550 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2025 J410/12: The English Reformation c.1520–c.1550 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/13: Personal rule to Restoration 1629–1660 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750Question paper for June 2025 J410/13: Personal rule to Restoration 1629–1660 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2025 J410/13: Personal rule to Restoration 1629–1660 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750Mark scheme for June 2025 J410/13: Personal rule to Restoration 1629–1660 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2025 J410/13: Personal rule to Restoration 1629–1660 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
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June 2024
11 papers · grade boundaries
- J410/01: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with China 1950–1981: the people and the stateQuestion paper for June 2024 J410/01: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with China 1950–1981: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2024 J410/01: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with China 1950–1981: the people and the stateMark scheme for June 2024 J410/01: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with China 1950–1981: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2024 J410/01: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with China 1950–1981: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/02: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with Germany 1925–1955: the people and the stateQuestion paper for June 2024 J410/02: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with Germany 1925–1955: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2024 J410/02: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with Germany 1925–1955: the people and the stateMark scheme for June 2024 J410/02: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with Germany 1925–1955: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2024 J410/02: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with Germany 1925–1955: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/05: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with South Africa 1960–1994: the people and the stateQuestion paper for June 2024 J410/05: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with South Africa 1960–1994: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2024 J410/05: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with South Africa 1960–1994: the people and the stateMark scheme for June 2024 J410/05: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with South Africa 1960–1994: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/06: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with the USA 1919 –1948: the people and the stateQuestion paper for June 2024 J410/06: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with the USA 1919 –1948: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2024 J410/06: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with the USA 1919 –1948: the people and the stateMark scheme for June 2024 J410/06: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with the USA 1919 –1948: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2024 J410/06: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with the USA 1919 –1948: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/07: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with the USA 1945–1974: the people and the stateQuestion paper for June 2024 J410/07: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with the USA 1945–1974: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2024 J410/07: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with the USA 1945–1974: the people and the stateMark scheme for June 2024 J410/07: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with the USA 1945–1974: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2024 J410/07: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with the USA 1945–1974: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/08: Migration to Britain c.1000 to c.2010Question paper for June 2024 J410/08: Migration to Britain c.1000 to c.2010 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2024 J410/08: Migration to Britain c.1000 to c.2010Mark scheme for June 2024 J410/08: Migration to Britain c.1000 to c.2010 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2024 J410/08: Migration to Britain c.1000 to c.2010 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/09: Power: monarchy and democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014Question paper for June 2024 J410/09: Power: monarchy and democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2024 J410/09: Power: monarchy and democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014Mark scheme for June 2024 J410/09: Power: monarchy and democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2024 J410/09: Power: monarchy and democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/10: War and British society c.790 to c.2010Question paper for June 2024 J410/10: War and British society c.790 to c.2010 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2024 J410/10: War and British society c.790 to c.2010Mark scheme for June 2024 J410/10: War and British society c.790 to c.2010 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2024 J410/10: War and British society c.790 to c.2010 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/11: The impact of empire on Britain 1688–c.1730 with urban environments: patterns of migrationQuestion paper for June 2024 J410/11: The impact of empire on Britain 1688–c.1730 with urban environments: patterns of migration (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2024 J410/11: The impact of empire on Britain 1688–c.1730 with urban environments: patterns of migrationMark scheme for June 2024 J410/11: The impact of empire on Britain 1688–c.1730 with urban environments: patterns of migration (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2024 J410/11: The impact of empire on Britain 1688–c.1730 with urban environments: patterns of migration (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/12: The English Reformation c.1520–c.1550 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750Question paper for June 2024 J410/12: The English Reformation c.1520–c.1550 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2024 J410/12: The English Reformation c.1520–c.1550 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750Mark scheme for June 2024 J410/12: The English Reformation c.1520–c.1550 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2024 J410/12: The English Reformation c.1520–c.1550 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/13: Personal rule to Restoration 1629–1660 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750Question paper for June 2024 J410/13: Personal rule to Restoration 1629–1660 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2024 J410/13: Personal rule to Restoration 1629–1660 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750Mark scheme for June 2024 J410/13: Personal rule to Restoration 1629–1660 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2024 J410/13: Personal rule to Restoration 1629–1660 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
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June 2023
11 papers · grade boundaries
- J410/01: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with China 1950–1981: the people and the stateQuestion paper for June 2023 J410/01: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with China 1950–1981: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2023 J410/01: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with China 1950–1981: the people and the stateMark scheme for June 2023 J410/01: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with China 1950–1981: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/02: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with Germany 1925–1955: the people and the stateQuestion paper for June 2023 J410/02: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with Germany 1925–1955: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2023 J410/02: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with Germany 1925–1955: the people and the stateMark scheme for June 2023 J410/02: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with Germany 1925–1955: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2023 J410/02: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with Germany 1925–1955: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/05: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with South Africa 1960–1994: the people and the stateQuestion paper for June 2023 J410/05: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with South Africa 1960–1994: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2023 J410/05: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with South Africa 1960–1994: the people and the stateMark scheme for June 2023 J410/05: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with South Africa 1960–1994: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/06: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with The USA 1919 –1948: the people and the stateQuestion paper for June 2023 J410/06: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with The USA 1919 –1948: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2023 J410/06: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with The USA 1919 –1948: the people and the stateMark scheme for June 2023 J410/06: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with The USA 1919 –1948: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2023 J410/06: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 with The USA 1919 –1948: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/07: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.2001 with The USA 1945–1974: the people and the stateQuestion paper for June 2023 J410/07: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.2001 with The USA 1945–1974: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2023 J410/07: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.2001 with The USA 1945–1974: the people and the stateMark scheme for June 2023 J410/07: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.2001 with The USA 1945–1974: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2023 J410/07: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.2001 with The USA 1945–1974: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/08: Migration to Britain c.1000 to c.2010Question paper for June 2023 J410/08: Migration to Britain c.1000 to c.2010 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2023 J410/08: Migration to Britain c.1000 to c.2010Mark scheme for June 2023 J410/08: Migration to Britain c.1000 to c.2010 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2023 J410/08: Migration to Britain c.1000 to c.2010 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/09: Power: monarchy and democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014Question paper for June 2023 J410/09: Power: monarchy and democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2023 J410/09: Power: monarchy and democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014Mark scheme for June 2023 J410/09: Power: monarchy and democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2023 J410/09: Power: monarchy and democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/10: War and British society c.790 to c.2010Question paper for June 2023 J410/10: War and British society c.790 to c.2010 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2023 J410/10: War and British society c.790 to c.2010Mark scheme for June 2023 J410/10: War and British society c.790 to c.2010 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2023 J410/10: War and British society c.790 to c.2010 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/11: The impact of empire on Britain 1688–c.1730 with urban environments: patterns of migrationQuestion paper for June 2023 J410/11: The impact of empire on Britain 1688–c.1730 with urban environments: patterns of migration (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2023 J410/11: The impact of empire on Britain 1688–c.1730 with urban environments: patterns of migrationMark scheme for June 2023 J410/11: The impact of empire on Britain 1688–c.1730 with urban environments: patterns of migration (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2023 J410/11: The impact of empire on Britain 1688–c.1730 with urban environments: patterns of migration (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/12: The English Reformation c.1520–c.1550 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750Question paper for June 2023 J410/12: The English Reformation c.1520–c.1550 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2023 J410/12: The English Reformation c.1520–c.1550 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750Mark scheme for June 2023 J410/12: The English Reformation c.1520–c.1550 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2023 J410/12: The English Reformation c.1520–c.1550 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/13: Personal rule to Restoration 1629–1660 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750Question paper for June 2023 J410/13: Personal rule to Restoration 1629–1660 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2023 J410/13: Personal rule to Restoration 1629–1660 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750Mark scheme for June 2023 J410/13: Personal rule to Restoration 1629–1660 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2023 J410/13: Personal rule to Restoration 1629–1660 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
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June 2022
12 papers · grade boundaries
- J410/01: China 1950–1981: the people and the stateQuestion paper for June 2022 J410/01: China 1950–1981: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2022 J410/01: China 1950–1981: the people and the stateMark scheme for June 2022 J410/01: China 1950–1981: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/02: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.2001 with Germany 1925–55: the people and the stateQuestion paper for June 2022 J410/02: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.2001 with Germany 1925–55: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2022 J410/02: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.2001 with Germany 1925–55: the people and the stateMark scheme for June 2022 J410/02: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.2001 with Germany 1925–55: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2022 J410/02: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.2001 with Germany 1925–55: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/05: South Africa 1960–1994: the people and the stateQuestion paper for June 2022 J410/05: South Africa 1960–1994: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2022 J410/05: South Africa 1960–1994: the people and the stateMark scheme for June 2022 J410/05: South Africa 1960–1994: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/06: The USA 1919–1948: the people and the stateQuestion paper for June 2022 J410/06: The USA 1919–1948: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2022 J410/06: The USA 1919–1948: the people and the stateMark scheme for June 2022 J410/06: The USA 1919–1948: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2022 J410/06: The USA 1919–1948: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/07: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.2001 with The USA 1945–1974: the people and the stateQuestion paper for June 2022 J410/07: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.2001 with The USA 1945–1974: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2022 J410/07: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.2001 with The USA 1945–1974: the people and the stateMark scheme for June 2022 J410/07: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.2001 with The USA 1945–1974: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2022 J410/07: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.2001 with The USA 1945–1974: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/08: Migration to Britain c.1000 to c.2010Question paper for June 2022 J410/08: Migration to Britain c.1000 to c.2010 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2022 J410/08: Migration to Britain c.1000 to c.2010Mark scheme for June 2022 J410/08: Migration to Britain c.1000 to c.2010 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2022 J410/08: Migration to Britain c.1000 to c.2010 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/09: Power: monarchy and democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014Question paper for June 2022 J410/09: Power: monarchy and democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2022 J410/09: Power: monarchy and democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014Mark scheme for June 2022 J410/09: Power: monarchy and democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2022 J410/09: Power: monarchy and democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/10: War and British society c.790 to c.2010Question paper for June 2022 J410/10: War and British society c.790 to c.2010 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2022 J410/10: War and British society c.790 to c.2010Mark scheme for June 2022 J410/10: War and British society c.790 to c.2010 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2022 J410/10: War and British society c.790 to c.2010 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/11: The impact of empire on Britain 1688–c.1730 with urban environments: patterns of migrationQuestion paper for June 2022 J410/11: The impact of empire on Britain 1688–c.1730 with urban environments: patterns of migration (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2022 J410/11: The impact of empire on Britain 1688–c.1730 with urban environments: patterns of migrationMark scheme for June 2022 J410/11: The impact of empire on Britain 1688–c.1730 with urban environments: patterns of migration (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2022 J410/11: The impact of empire on Britain 1688–c.1730 with urban environments: patterns of migration (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/12: The English reformation c.1520–c.1550 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750Question paper for June 2022 J410/12: The English reformation c.1520–c.1550 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2022 J410/12: The English reformation c.1520–c.1550 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750Mark scheme for June 2022 J410/12: The English reformation c.1520–c.1550 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2022 J410/12: The English reformation c.1520–c.1550 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/13: Personal rule to restoration 1629–1660 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750Question paper for June 2022 J410/13: Personal rule to restoration 1629–1660 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2022 J410/13: Personal rule to restoration 1629–1660 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750Mark scheme for June 2022 J410/13: Personal rule to restoration 1629–1660 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2022 J410/13: Personal rule to restoration 1629–1660 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/14: International Relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975Question paper for June 2022 J410/14: International Relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2022 J410/14: International Relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975Mark scheme for June 2022 J410/14: International Relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2022 J410/14: International Relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Grade boundariesGrade boundaries for June 2022
November 2021
12 papers · grade boundaries
- J410/01: China 1950-1981: The People and the StateQuestion paper for November 2021 J410/01: China 1950-1981: The People and the State (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: November 2021 J410/01: China 1950-1981: The People and the StateMark scheme for November 2021 J410/01: China 1950-1981: The People and the State (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/02: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.2001 with Germany 1925–55: the people and the stateQuestion paper for November 2021 J410/02: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.2001 with Germany 1925–55: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: November 2021 J410/02: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.2001 with Germany 1925–55: the people and the stateMark scheme for November 2021 J410/02: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.2001 with Germany 1925–55: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/05: South Africa 1960-1994: The People and the StateQuestion paper for November 2021 J410/05: South Africa 1960-1994: The People and the State (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: November 2021 J410/05: South Africa 1960-1994: The People and the StateMark scheme for November 2021 J410/05: South Africa 1960-1994: The People and the State (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/06: The USA 1919-1948: The People and the StateQuestion paper for November 2021 J410/06: The USA 1919-1948: The People and the State (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: November 2021 J410/06: The USA 1919-1948: The People and the StateMark scheme for November 2021 J410/06: The USA 1919-1948: The People and the State (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/07: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.2001 with The USA 1945–1974: the people and the stateQuestion paper for November 2021 J410/07: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.2001 with The USA 1945–1974: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: November 2021 J410/07: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.2001 with The USA 1945–1974: the people and the stateMark scheme for November 2021 J410/07: International relations: the changing international order 1918–c.2001 with The USA 1945–1974: the people and the state (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/08: Migration to Britain c.1000 to c.2010Question paper for November 2021 J410/08: Migration to Britain c.1000 to c.2010 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: November 2021 J410/08: Migration to Britain c.1000 to c.2010Mark scheme for November 2021 J410/08: Migration to Britain c.1000 to c.2010 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/09: Power: monarchy and democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014Question paper for November 2021 J410/09: Power: monarchy and democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: November 2021 J410/09: Power: monarchy and democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014Mark scheme for November 2021 J410/09: Power: monarchy and democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/10: War and British society c.790 to c.2010Question paper for November 2021 J410/10: War and British society c.790 to c.2010 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: November 2021 J410/10: War and British society c.790 to c.2010Mark scheme for November 2021 J410/10: War and British society c.790 to c.2010 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/11: The impact of empire on Britain 1688–c.1730 with urban environments: patterns of migrationQuestion paper for November 2021 J410/11: The impact of empire on Britain 1688–c.1730 with urban environments: patterns of migration (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: November 2021 J410/11: The impact of empire on Britain 1688–c.1730 with urban environments: patterns of migrationMark scheme for November 2021 J410/11: The impact of empire on Britain 1688–c.1730 with urban environments: patterns of migration (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/12: The English Reformation c.1520–c.1550 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750Question paper for November 2021 J410/12: The English Reformation c.1520–c.1550 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: November 2021 J410/12: The English Reformation c.1520–c.1550 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750Mark scheme for November 2021 J410/12: The English Reformation c.1520–c.1550 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/13: Personal rule to restoration 1629–1660 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750Question paper for November 2021 J410/13: Personal rule to restoration 1629–1660 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: November 2021 J410/13: Personal rule to restoration 1629–1660 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750Mark scheme for November 2021 J410/13: Personal rule to restoration 1629–1660 with castles: form and function c.1000–1750 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- J410/14: International Relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975Question paper for November 2021 J410/14: International Relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: November 2021 J410/14: International Relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975Mark scheme for November 2021 J410/14: International Relations: the changing international order 1918–c.1975 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Grade boundariesGrade boundaries for November 2021
Specimen
13 papers
- J410/01: International relations 1918-c.2001 with China 1950-1981Question paper for Specimen J410/01: International relations 1918-c.2001 with China 1950-1981 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: Specimen J410/01: International relations 1918-c.2001 with China 1950-1981
- J410/02: International relations 1918-c.1975 with Germany 1925-1955Question paper for Specimen J410/02: International relations 1918-c.1975 with Germany 1925-1955 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: Specimen J410/02: International relations 1918-c.1975 with Germany 1925-1955
- J410/03: International relations 1918-c.2001 with Poland 1956-1990Question paper for Specimen J410/03: International relations 1918-c.2001 with Poland 1956-1990 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: Specimen J410/03: International relations 1918-c.2001 with Poland 1956-1990
- J410/04: International relations 1918-c.2001 with Russia 1928-1964Question paper for Specimen J410/04: International relations 1918-c.2001 with Russia 1928-1964 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: Specimen J410/04: International relations 1918-c.2001 with Russia 1928-1964
- J410/05: International relations 1918-c.2001 with South Africa 1960-1994Question paper for Specimen J410/05: International relations 1918-c.2001 with South Africa 1960-1994 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: Specimen J410/05: International relations 1918-c.2001 with South Africa 1960-1994
- J410/06: International relations 1918-c.2001 with the USA 1919-1948Question paper for Specimen J410/06: International relations 1918-c.2001 with the USA 1919-1948 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: Specimen J410/06: International relations 1918-c.2001 with the USA 1919-1948
- J410/07: International relations 1918-c.2001 with the USA 1945-1974Question paper for Specimen J410/07: International relations 1918-c.2001 with the USA 1945-1974 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: Specimen J410/07: International relations 1918-c.2001 with the USA 1945-1974
- J410/08: Migration to Britain c.1000 to 2010Question paper for Specimen J410/08: Migration to Britain c.1000 to 2010 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: Specimen J410/08: Migration to Britain c.1000 to 2010
- J410/09: Power: monarchy and democracy in Britain c.1000-2007Question paper for Specimen J410/09: Power: monarchy and democracy in Britain c.1000-2007 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: Specimen J410/09: Power: monarchy and democracy in Britain c.1000-2007
- J410/10: War and British society c.790 to c.2010Question paper for Specimen J410/10: War and British society c.790 to c.2010 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: Specimen J410/10: War and British society c.790 to c.2010
- J410/11: The impact of empire on Britain 1688-c.1730 with urban environments: patterns of migrationQuestion paper for Specimen J410/11: The impact of empire on Britain 1688-c.1730 with urban environments: patterns of migration (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: Specimen J410/11: The impact of empire on Britain 1688-c.1730 with urban environments: patterns of migration
- J410/12: The English Reformation c.1520-c.1550 with castles: form and function c.1000-1750Question paper for Specimen J410/12: The English Reformation c.1520-c.1550 with castles: form and function c.1000-1750 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: Specimen J410/12: The English Reformation c.1520-c.1550 with castles: form and function c.1000-1750
- J410/13: Personal rule to Restoration 1629-1660 with castles: form and function c.1000-1750Question paper for Specimen J410/13: Personal rule to Restoration 1629-1660 with castles: form and function c.1000-1750 (PDF on ocr.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: Specimen J410/13: Personal rule to Restoration 1629-1660 with castles: form and function c.1000-1750
Common questions
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Are there mark schemes for these History A (Explaining the Modern World) papers?
Yes, 57 of the 70 question papers here have a mark scheme, and 36 have an examiner report as well, which is worth reading for the mistakes that cost the most marks.
What were the History A (Explaining the Modern World) grade boundaries in June 2026?
In June 2026, a grade 7 needed 139 out of 210 and a grade 4 needed 95 on option AA (components 01, 08, 11). On option AB (components 01, 09, 12), a grade 7 needed 136 out of 210 and a grade 4 needed 91. The grade boundaries for every series from June 2018 to June 2026 are on this course's grade boundaries page, and each series of papers here links to its own year's table, so you can mark a paper and read your grade.
Where is the History A (Explaining the Modern World) specification?
It is linked at the top of this page: OCR's own History A (Explaining the Modern World) specification (J410), a PDF on its website, which sets out what you can be examined on and how the exams are marked.
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