A Level History
at Ark Academy, Wembley · school or sixth form
What the college says
A Level History is an exciting and highly relevant subject, which enables you to deepen your understanding of the world today. You will study major political revolutions, the clash of ideas, developments in the structure of society and the way the economy has influenced historical events, both in Britain and across the globe. History is a subject that is driven by enquiry, and so will help you to develop as a highly critical, analytical thinker. It allows you to engage with the most up-to-date historical scholarship, exploring the debates between current historians. You will learn how to construct lines of argument and communicate these in fluent and coherent historical essays.
What you need to get on
3 Grade 6-9 AND 2 Grade 5-9 in GCSE including at least a grade 4 in English and Maths. GCSE History 6 OR GCSE English: 6
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
Ark Academy
Bridge Road Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 9JP
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Middlesex
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