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A-Level History

at Silverdale School, Sheffield · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

History involves the study of both British and Modern American History, with separate teachers. Students further develop their skills of analysis and are encouraged to think critically about different interpretations of events. Students learn how to construct discursive essays and to evaluate the reliability of sources and analyse the evidence and perspective they present, to a higher level.

What you need to get on

Grade 5 or above in GCSE English and Grade 5 or above in GCSE History.

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

  • Silverdale School

    BENTS CRESCENT, SHEFFIELD, S11 9QH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · SHEFFIELD

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