A Level History
at Waddesdon Church of England School, Aylesbury · school or sixth form
What the college says
This course is for those who have a strong interest in History, Politics and global affairs. Students will learn why the world is as it is and how it is has been shaped by the past. Students should have a passion for enquiry and argument and an insatiable appetite for reading. They need an analytical, questioning mind, and the confidence to express their opinions in class discussion, backed up by historical evidence. Key areas of study are Tudor England and International Relations in the Twentieth Century as well as an Independent Investigation, where students devise their own question on a topic of their choosing, and then write an analytical essay in response.
What you need to get on
Waddesdon Points System to enter the Sixth Form explained in the prospectus. Minimum of 5 in GCSE History and 5 in GCSE English Language.
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
Waddesdon CE School
Baker Street Waddesdon, Aylesbury, HP18 0LQ
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Start dates
- 6 September 2027 · Aylesbury
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