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GCE A Level in History

at Heathcote School & Science College, London · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Everything happening around us today has been influenced by and is a result of what has happened in the past. Studying history helps us understand how events in the past made things the way they are today. With lessons from the past, history inspires us to not only learn about ourselves and how we came to be, but also develop the ability to avoid mistakes and create better paths for our societies and ourselves in leading better and more cohesive lives. The two year Edexcel History A Level course is divided into four parts: three part exam papers and one part independent coursework

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs at Grade 5+ including English and Maths as well as Grade 6 in History + Grade 6 in English

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

  • Heathcote School & Science College

    96, Normanton Park Chingford, London, E4 6ES

    DaytimeClassroom based
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