GCE A Level in History A
at Haslingden High School and Sixth Form, Rossendale · school or sixth form
What the college says
A-level history is a rich and varied course, covering social, economic and political change in different time periods and countries. It is an academically challenging but intellectually satisfying subject. In addition to interesting topics, the study of History at A-level develops skills in research, building and arguing a case, decision making, interpreting evidence and understanding the causes and impacts of significant historical events.
What you need to get on
At least grade 5 at GCSE History and grade 5 at GCSE English
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
Haslingden High School and Sixth Form
Broadway Haslingden, Rossendale, BB4 4EY
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Rossendale
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