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GCE A Level History

at Northstowe Secondary College · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

You will get to develop your knowlede of the history of the United Kingdom, develop skills for independent research, scrutiny and analysis, and develop your ability to understand evidence and formulate arguments.

What you need to get on

To study A Level History, students must obtain a Grade 5 or above in GCSE History, preferably a Grade 6 or higher. If students did not study GCSE History, a Grade 5 or above must be obtained in GCSE Geography.

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

  • Northstowe Sixth Form

    NORTHSTOWE LEARNING COMMUNITY STIRLING ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CB24 1DJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · CAMBRIDGE

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