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GCE A Level in History A

at Wellsway School, Bristol · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsPart timeFree

What the college says

“Any fool can make history, but it takes a genius to write it” - Oscar Wilde. Apart from the transferable skills that history gives us, it is important to study history because: history is a fascinating subject; history isn’t just about the past.

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above plus a 6 in History if taken, or a 6 in English Lit/Lang if not taken.

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

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