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GCE A Level in History

at The Arthur Terry School, Sutton Coldfield · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

“Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past” George Orwell History is not a subject that is stuck in the past. Far from it, historical events have shaped society worldwide into what it is today. Moreover, as the quotation above suggests, how the past is interpreted has been just as important in shaping peoples’ minds and outlook. While today can be influenced by what happened in the distant as well as the recent past, the course reflects this by covering periods of history from the 15th century to the twentieth century. If you are an independent thinker who wants to learn more about how the past impacts upon the present, then A-level History could be for you.

What you need to get on

Minimum entry requirement to the Arthur Terry 6th form: Gaining a minimum 33 points from a minimum of 7 GCSEs which must include English Language and Maths with a minimum point score of 4. Individual subject entry requirements must follow the Pathway entry requirements table also available on the Arthur Terry School website. Up to 2 BTEC/OCR National qualifications at Level 2 Merit can be used for 6th form entry. Each BTEC will count as 1 of the 7 GCSE grades Minimum subject entry requirement: 5 in GCSE History and 5 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

  • Arthur Terry School

    Kittoe Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4RZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Sutton Coldfield

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