GCE A Level in History A
at Ifield Community College · college
What the college says
This is a fascinating and challenging course which offers students the opportunity to study British and World History in both depth and breadth. The course includes units focused on Early Modern British and European history, as well as 20th Century Germany studies. The course provides opportunities to develop academic skills ranging from research, document analysis and essay writing to questioning skills, critical thinking and organisation of information and debate. The personal study element allows students to demonstrate a greater degree of flair and independence, with in-depth research and analysis of an historical topic of students own choice.
What you need to get on
Grade 5 in English language or GCSE English Literature 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
Ifield Community College
IFIELD COMMUNITY COLLEGE CRAWLEY AVENUE, CRAWLEY, RH11 0DB
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · CRAWLEY
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