GCE A Level in History
at Highgate Wood Secondary School, London · school or sixth form
What the college says
The study of History provides the opportunity to investigate the dramatic political, social and cultural changes that have happened over the past 150 years. It provides not only an insight into the past, but helps develop an understanding of the present.Skills developed in History are valued by universities and employers, and enhance the understanding of other subjects.
What you need to get on
Grade 6 in GCSE History, Grade 5 in English Language
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
Highgate Wood Secondary School
Montenotte Road, London, N8 8RN
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · London
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