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A Level History

at Ely College · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The qualification aims to develop the interest and enthusiasm of learners for history and build an understanding of its intrinsic value and significance in society today. It will assist in the understanding of different identities within society and provide an appreciation of aspects such as social, cultural, religious, and ethnic diversity. It will help them become independent learners, and critical and reflective thinkers, with curious and enquiring minds. Learners will make links and draw comparisons within or across different time periods and aspects of the past, enabling them to better assess the world in which they live today. It will also enable them to organise and communicate their knowledge and understanding in different ways, arguing a case and reaching substantiated judgements.

What you need to get on

At least 5 GCSE Grades 9 - 4 to include Maths; and Grade 5 or above in History and at least one English subject.

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

  • Bishop Laney

    Ely College Downham Road, Ely, CB6 2SH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Ely

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