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A Level History - 1st Yr of 2Yr Prog

at Oaklands College, St. Albans · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level36 weeksFull time

What the college says

History is the study of the past. It examines the political, economic, social and cultural issues of different cultures and eras. In A-level History, you will study a range of eras, developing an insightful understanding of events within their historical context. From an intellectual standpoint, A-level History is about the acquisition of vital learning skills: you need to be able to read and digest large amounts of information and to pick out what is and what is not relevant to the question or task you have been given. Studying this subject at A-level will teach you how to analyse, reflect and argue coherently and knowledgably within both class debate and your written responses. There are many benefits of studying A-level History. You will get considerable enjoyment and intellectual stimulation when you have securely understood a topic. This is when arguments can be formed and you can involve yourself in the cut-and-thrust of historical debate. Your ideas and perceptions will be challenged through the study of different perspectives, meaning that you will really have to think for yourself which may perhaps even lead you to question your viewpoints. Therefore, this is a subject that is ideal for developing skills of higher order thinking and critical analysis.

What you need to get on

You will need to have at least 5 GCSEs at 5 or above including English and a 6 in History, or English if you have not taken History at GCSE. You will also need to have good research, analytical and essay writing skills.

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

  • Oaklands College - St Albans Campus

    St Albans Campus Hatfield Road, St. Albans, AL4 0JA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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