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GCE A Level in History A

at Ursuline High School Wimbledon · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The aim of the History A Level course is to ensure that students will develop their interest in and enthusiasm for the subject and an understanding of its intrinsic value and significance. They will be able to build on their knowledge of the past through experiencing a broad and balanced course of study. The two-year course will develop a range of skills including: In the first year, students study a British period and enquiry unit ‘From Pitt to Peel 1783-1853’ and a non-British period ‘The Cold War 1941-95.’ In the second year, students follow a thematic study unit containing a focus on historical interpretations ‘Britain and Ireland 1791- 1921,’ whilst also researching and writing up a 3000-4000 word essay on an aspect of ‘Nazi Germany 1933-45.’ • From Pitt to Peel • The Cold War • Britain and Ireland • Nazi Germany Coursework

What you need to get on

Grade 6-9 in History if studied in KS4. Grade 6-9 in English Literature OR English Language if not studied in KS4.

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

  • Ursuline High School

    URSULINE HIGH SCHOOL CRESCENT ROAD, LONDON, SW20 8HA

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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · LONDON

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