A Level (AQA 7042) History
at City of London Academy (Southwark), London · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionStrong standard2026see the detail
What the college says
Tudor England 1485-1603. Revolution and dictatorship in Russia 1917-1953. Britain and Ireland 1800-1922. Trips to Ireland and Hampton Court (to study the Tudors); Russian history seminars; a wide range of resources to develop students' understanding including: academic works, historical journals, fiction and documentaries. Progression Appropriate for degrees in History, Politics, International Relations, Law, Economics, English, Accountancy, Marketing, and Business Studies.
What you need to get on
Standard 6th Form Requirements Plus: B in History. If History not studied than a B in English Language
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
City of London Academy
240, Lynton Road, London, SE1 5LA
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