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A Level History (A)

at Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College, Ossett · sixth form college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

These specifications are designed to offer candidates and centres the opportunity to select from a wide variety of periods and topics in English, European and American history, from the medieval to the late 20th century. They offer candidates the opportunity to study history in length and breadth as well as in depth, to develop expertise in various skills (general as well as historical) and to acquire and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the periods studied. They give an opportunity to introduce more ‘stretch and challenge’ into A Level History. These specifications enable candidates to study: – Significant events, individuals and issues; – A range of historical perspectives; – The diversity of society; – The history of more than one country or state; – A substantial element of English history; – Continuity and change over a period of time. Students will cover the American Dream, South African Rainbow Nation and British Empire. Ultimately, they will learn how to construct an analytical historical argument and will assess the views of contemporaries, in order to reach independent judgements about some of the most fundamental periods of English, European and world history. A significant aspect of this course will involve students looking in detail at the interpretations of historians and critically evaluating the opinions of the experts. The Non-exam Topic Based Essay requires students to select a topic based on their own area of historical interest, choose an appro

What you need to get on

5 GCSE at grade 5 or above. Students must have achieved grade 5 in Maths and a 5 in English. A grade C if studied at GCSE.

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

  • Drake (Accord Sixth Form Main Building)

    Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, WF5 0DG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Ossett

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