A Level in History
at City of Wolverhampton College · college
What the college says
Are you passionate about discovering how the world today has developed? Are you interested in analysing events from the past and hoping to improve the future? Then this is the right course for you! A Level History brings together the study of history, culture, politics, economics, sociology and psychology. It is an exciting subject that encourages you to question events of the past and to draw your own conclusions. History is a well-respected subject and welcomed by all universities, while the skills you learn are highly valued by employers in all career paths. As part of your course you will learn about you will learn about the reform of the church under Henry VIII, change in society under Elizabeth I, and why Hitler came to power in Germany.
What you need to get on
To access this course you are required to have: Five or more GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and maths The required QoE score
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
City Learning Quarter
1 ST. GEORGES PARADE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WV2 1AZ
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · WOLVERHAMPTON
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