GCE A Level in History
at Q3 Academy Great Barr, Birmingham · school or sixth form
What the college says
The study of History can help you better understand the world today by giving you a sense of the past and how values, systems and societies have developed. A Level History helps you to develop the ability to question, analyse information and communicate effectively. These skills are valuable in many different career paths including law, journalism, politics, philosophy and business.
What you need to get on
Requires minimum grade 5 in GCSE 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
Q3 Academy
Wilderness Lane, Birmingham, B43 7SD
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Birmingham
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