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GCE A Level in History

at Skegness Academy, Skegness · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A Level History is typically studied by students who are interested in pursuing higher education in the field of History, Politics, or any other related field, or who simply have a passion for learning about the past. Edexcel A Level History course develop students interest and enthusiasm for history and an understanding of its intrinsic value and significance. Students will build on their understanding of the past through experiencing a broad and balanced course of study. They will improve as effective and independent learners, and as critical and reflective thinkers with curious and enquiring minds. History A Level course acquires an understanding of the nature of historical study, for example that history is concerned with judgements based on available evidence and that historical judgements are provisional. By the end of the studies, students will be able to organise and communicate historical knowledge and understanding in different ways, arguing a case, and reaching substantiated judgements.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 and above in GCSE English and a grade 5 and above in GCSE History. 5 GCSE - Grades 9 to 4

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

  • Skegness Academy

    Church Road North, Skegness, PE25 2QH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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