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A Level History

at John Henry Newman Catholic College, Birmingham · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

We cannot understand the present unless we understand the past; this makes history one of the most important of all the subjects taught at schools and colleges. Students will have developed some understanding of History at GCSE, but A-level History offers students the chance to take their understanding much further.

What you need to get on

Students will be expected to have achieved a grade 6 or above in GCSE History and a minimum of a grade 5 in GCSE English.

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

  • John Henry Newman Catholic College

    CHELMSLEY ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, B37 5GA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · BIRMINGHAM

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