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A Level History (GCE2Y)

at Gillingham School · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A level History is made up of a diverse range of units providing a broad base of British, European and Russian History which should appeal to any student with an interest in this subject. Studying History teaches key skills such as developing your own opinions and formulating well-reasoned arguments. You will also develop skills in independent research, debating, writing and analysis. You will be able to make links between the past and current society, and gain an understanding of how political, social and economic developments have informed our lives today. With an emphasis on written communication, personal research and discussion, History A Level will help you to develop a range of important skills for the future.

What you need to get on

Grade 4 in GCSE History or Grade 4 in GCSE in English if history is not studied

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

  • Gillingham School

    Hardings Lane, Gillingham, SP8 4QP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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