A-Level History
at Outwood Academy Newbold, Chesterfield · school or sixth form
What the college says
History at A-Level is a highly stimulating and rewarding experience which offers a fantastic opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of British and European History. Through studying the past, students arrive at a far better understanding of present day issues in the modern world.The course covers Social, Economic and Political change and how people in Britain and the USA have been affected by change in the short and long term. Through source investigation, debate/discussion, presentations and independent enquiry students will acquire excellent historical skills in order to assess the significance of events, individuals, beliefs and movements from that particular time. They will develop their ability to reach substantiated judgments on key questions in history and how to construct an effective balanced argument. The A level course for Y13 will have a breadth study of an significant historical development over a 100 year period, a depth study of a major historical change and a controlled assessment section.
What you need to get on
5 x GCSE Grade A* - C including Grade 6 in English, and a History GCSE Grade 6 is preferable
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
Outwood Academy Newbold
Highfield Lane Newbold, Chesterfield, S41 8BA
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Chesterfield
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