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A Level in History

at Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy, Chester Le Street · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2025see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

What will I learn & how will it help me?History is a highly regarded and established subject. The skills learnt at this level are desired by universities and employers alike. If you are thinking about a career in law, politics, Civil Service, sociology, psychology, journalism, TV, radio, research, marketing or PR, then History is the subject for you. History really does open the doors to a range of careers: ?Historians stalk the corridors of power.?Your coursework will take the form of an independent investigation, giving you the opportunity to conduct your own research into a topic that interests you! You will also have the opportunity to take part in overseas and/or local visits.

What you need to get on

Grade 5 or above in History or in an essay based subject :English Language or Literature, Geography, History or RE.

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

  • Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy

    Birtley Lane, Birtley, DH3 2LP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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