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GCE A Level in History

at Kesgrave High School, Ipswich · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

You will study Communist states in the 20th century followed by 15th century English history and do coursework on the causes of World War One. In Year 13 the examined unit will be on:- Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII, 1399–1509 (Paper 3) You will study the dramatic developments in late medieval England that centred around the personalities and political skills of a series of kings, queens and their powerful subjects. As well as the examined unit you will complete a piece of coursework. You will carry out an independent investigation into a particular historical event that is open to a range of interpretations. The event that you will focus on will be the causes of the First World War. In lessons we will be preparing students for the full A Level. Students can take AS History but only if they are willing to prepare for the specifics of this paper independently. For more details, contact the History Department.

What you need to get on

6 GCSE/BTEC passes at Level 4 or above. It is desirable to achieve a Level 5 or above in this subject at GCSE (or a related subject).

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

  • Kesgrave High School

    MAIN ROAD KESGRAVE, IPSWICH, IP5 2PB

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Start dates

  • 1 September 2027 · IPSWICH

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