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GCE A Level in History A

at Whitburn Church of England Academy, Sunderland · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

History teaches you about where you have come from and what lessons we can learn from events of the past. It is a highly respected academic qualification. It is universally valued by universities and goes well with most combinations of subjects for a wide range of professional careers. University admissions tutors know that if you have done history you have completed a challenging, rigorous qualification which requires high-level independent thinking.

What you need to get on

A Grade 5 in English Language or 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

  • Whitburn Church of England Academy

    Whitburn, Sunderland, SR6 7EF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Sunderland

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