GCE A Level History
at Northstowe Secondary College · college
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
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · CAMBRIDGE
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