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A level History

at The Canterbury Academy, Canterbury · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionStrong standard2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level180 hoursFull time

What the college says

Through this specification candidates develop expertise in historical skills and acquire knowledge and understanding through the ability to study a wide range of topics in British, European, American and World History from the medieval period through to the late twentieth century. It aims to develop your skills from GCSE but also introduce a range of higher level concepts, such as historiography, which become more relevant when moving towards degree studies. The combinations have been chosen to introduce students to a diverse range of topics and time periods while offering opportunities to consolidate and improve on existing knowledge.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 in GCSE History OR Grade 6 in a Humanities subject at GCSE. Students who do not achieve a grade B will be considered on a case by case basis and on recommendation.

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 Canterbury Academy

    Knight Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8QA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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