GCE A Level in History
at Sandwich Technology School, Sandwich · school or sixth form
What the college says
Why study this subject? History is not just studying what events happened, but why they happened and the perspective of people at the time and the interpretations of later historians. History is one of the most sought after qualifications and the most widely accepted by universities.
What you need to get on
STS Sixth Form offers a broad range of A Level and Applied general qualifications that will prepare you for university or employment. To access this route, you will need to have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths; however, some subjects have specific entry criteria. Entry Requirements Grade 6 or above in History.
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
Sandwich Technology School
Deal Road, Sandwich, CT13 0FA
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Start dates
- 5 September 2026 · Sandwich
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