A Level History
at Calderstones School, Liverpool · school or sixth form
What the college says
Students will study some of the most engaging and world altering moments in History such as the development of communism in Russia, the fall of the German Empire and the rise of West Germany following the Second World War; the development of fascism in Italy under the dictator Mussolini and the development of public health in Britain. Some of the topics you may be vaguely familiar with but the vast majority of the subjects we now study will be completely new to you and have helped shaped the country and world we live in today. The study of History will provide you with excellent knowledge requisition skills; source analysis skills; the ability to develop reasoned arguments and extended essay writing skills.
What you need to get on
You must achieve a grade 5 in 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
Calderstones
Harthill Road, Liverpool, L18 3HS
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Liverpool
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