A-Level History
at Carmel College, St. Helens · college
What the college says
A-Level History is a fascinating and challenging subject. You will be looking at massive changes and analysing why they happened. It is not just an account of the past but an investigation of why things happened the way they did. If you have an enquiring mind and enjoy argument this is the subject for you. You will study a combination of British and World History. The course has been designed to focus on events, periods and ideas, which have had a direct impact on the world in which we live today and to broaden your historical awareness and skills.
What you need to get on
Students should be aged 16 to 18 years old. You will need grade 5 in GCSE History and grade 5 in GCSE 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
CARMEL COLLEGE
Prescot Road, ST. HELENS, WA10 3AG
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · ST. HELENS
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