GCE A Level History
at Birkenhead High School Academy, Prenton · school or sixth form
What the college says
Studying History provides students with skills that are transferable and applicable to the future. Skills of analysis are invaluable in many jobs and the ability to analyse and then prioritise information in vital for decision making. History is also really relevant, in order to understand current affairs we must understand the past as everything that is happening around us has been influenced by History. A History A level can help students better understand the way people act the way they do. This subject will show employers and universities that a student is culturally aware, academic and analytical.
What you need to get on
The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.
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
Birkenhead High School Academy GDST
Birkenhead High School For Girls 86 Devonshire Place, Prenton, CH43 1TY
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Prenton
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