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GCE A Level in History

at Malcolm Arnold Academy, Northampton · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

History allows us to learn about how and why the world we live in today has come to exist. It is the story of humankind; the famous and the unknown; of remarkable events; of great men and women; it is our story. History offers the opportunity to acquire and improve on a number of skills and qualities that are highly regarded by universities and employers.

What you need to get on

5 x GCSEs at Grade 5 or above, plus a Grade 6 in GCSE HISTORY and a Grade 6 in GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE or ENGLISH LITERATURE

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

  • Malcolm Arnold Academy

    Trinity Avenue, Northampton, NN2 6JW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Northampton

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