A Level in History
at Ekc Group, Broadstairs · other provider
What the college says
This is a course which gives both an insight into the past and develops deductive reasoning, analytical and extended prose composition skills. History is a subject that can be helpful to any student and can usefully be studied in combination with many subjects. Exam questions come in the form of either essays where a student must argue a case for or against a key historical issue or questions address the historical skills of source analysis and historical interpretation. In the second A Level year, students will complete an extended study in the form of coursework.
What you need to get on
For an A Level programme of study, we require students to have a range of at least five to seven GCSE passes at grade 5 or higher, including a minimum of a 4 in English and Mathematics, but students must also satisfy the minimum entry criteria for A Level History below. Grade 5 in GCSE English Language or English Literature And Grade 5 in at least one other predominantly written based GCSE subject (from subjects such as English Language, English Literature, History, Religious Studies or Socio
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
EKC Canterbury College (New Dover Road)
New Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3AJ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Canterbury
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