A Level History
at Gosforth Academy, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form
What the college says
History is a challenging subject so a fascination with the past is an essential requirement for success. You should be interested in the social, political, economic and cultural changes which took place in both Germany and Britain during the specified periods. You should also be prepared to research an area of particular interest to you so you can produce the Non Examined Assessment which you will pick from a range of topics.
What you need to get on
4 in History & 4 in English & APS 4
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
Gosforth Academy
Knightsbridge Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 2JH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Newcastle upon Tyne
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