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A level History

at Shireland Collegiate Academy, Smethwick · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

History is a great A Level for progression into social science and humanities courses at university, such as History, English, Law and Economics. However, it is by no means restricted to being relevant for these courses alone. Many leading universities also respect science students taking History as the analytical and writing skills gained from it are invaluable in any field. Its depth, variety and challenging nature means that the skills students learn from History A Level will remain with them no matter what they choose to study at a higher level.

What you need to get on

Minimum of a level 5 in five separate subjects at GCSE including at least a 6 in GCSE English and at least a 4 in GCSE Mathematics.

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

  • Shireland Collegiate Academy

    Waterloo Road, Smethwick, B66 4ND

    DaytimeClassroom based
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