GCE A Level in History A
at Oaklands Catholic School, Waterlooville · school or sixth form
What the college says
Students will study British history from Pitt to Peel 1783-1846 and European and World history - dictatorship and democracy in Germany 1933-1963. This course will encourage students to acquire and effectively communicate knowledge and understanding of the period of history studied. Develop their understanding of how the past has been interpreted and represented by different historians at different times.
What you need to get on
A minimum of 5 grades 9-4 including English and Maths. GCSE History grade 5+ is preferred.
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
Oaklands Catholic School
Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7BW
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Waterlooville
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