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GCE A Level in History

at Ursuline College, Westgate-On-Sea · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This is a two year programme of study. The three units that students study across years 12 and 13 are a depth study of the Wars of the Roses 1445-1509: Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VIII. As well as a breadth study on The Making of Superpower, the USA 1865-1975 with a focus on political tension and division, economic change and development and social development as well as foreign affairs and domestic presidential policy across the period. They will also study towards the completion of an NEA. The specialist teachers in the department do make occasional changes to the selection of units of study, according to their own on-going historical research interests, and also the feedback provided by students.

What you need to get on

Five 9-4 grades at GCSE (or equivalent). In order to study A Level History students need to achieve a Grade 4 or above in GCSE History. Students not taking GCSE History would be welcome to apply but should discuss this with the Head of Humanities who will consider their application and advise on alternative entry requirements.

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 College

    225, Canterbury Road, Westgate-On-Sea, CT8 8LX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Westgate-On-Sea

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