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GCE A Level in History

at Shelley College, A Share Academy, Huddersfield · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

History allows you to look at your own nation’s past as well as others to explain why they have developed in their particular way. The History course at Shelley allows students a taste​ of social, economic and political aspects of the subject and what impact past events have had on our society today. A Level History develops an impressive range of skills which are required at university level, such as: extended essay writing, independent research, debate and discussion, explanation, evaluation, analysis and close reading of historical documents.​ History can give you many skills such as:​ The ability to produce strong analytical and concise essays. The opportunity to discuss and debate. An understanding of why our world is the way it is. The ability to read between the lines and infer meaning. The opportunity to work independently. History has strong links with many other subjects.

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

  • Shelley College

    Huddersfield Road Shelley, Huddersfield, HD8 8NL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Huddersfield

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