A Level - History - Y1
at Barnet & Southgate College, Barnet · college
What the college says
The course is suitable for 16-19 year-old students who wish to study full-time and progress to university having recently achieved a range of GCSE qualifications. Students must have an interest in how societies and politics have developed over time, and the origins of the modern world. Students need to write well, show initiative and be prepared to discuss and debate.
What you need to get on
For 3 A Level subjects you require 6 GCSEs grades 9-4 in academic subjects, taken in one sitting. In addition, there are subject specific entry criteria which relate to the specific demands of the subject. To study A Level History you must have at least a GCSE Grade 6 in History or a suitable subject such as English Language or Literature.
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
Barnet
Wood Street, Barnet, EN5 4AZ
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Start dates
- 4 September 2026 · Barnet
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