A Level History
at The Bourne Academy, Bournemouth · school or sixth form
What the college says
History gives a strong academic basis for a huge number of university courses. If you plan to study History at university or you are aiming for a career in government, education, business, journalism, law or public relations, History is the right A level subject for you. A level History is a two-year course split between two teachers. After the second year you will be awarded the full A level (A2) after taking two final exams and completing coursework.
What you need to get on
Five or more grades at 4+ in GCSE or equivalent, including English and Maths. A grade 5+ in History and a 5+ in English (Lang or Lit)
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
The Bourne Academy
Hadow Road, Bournemouth, BH10 5HS
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Bournemouth
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