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GCE A Level in History

at Townsend Church of England School, St. Albans · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The course is linked through the themes of changing democracies from the eighteenth century to modern day. Students will study Britain transformed 1918-1997; conformity and challenge in the USA 1955-92, Poverty, public health and the state in Britain c1780-1939 and coursework on a historical controversy. The course will also draw on a greater depth and range of content, demonstrate a deeper understanding of historical concepts, develop analysis and judgements that are more effectively substantiated, carry out a historical enquiry that is independently researched and that investigates specific historical questions.

What you need to get on

GCSE History grade 6+ GCSE English grade 5+ If GCSE History has not been taken, a GCSE grade 6+ will be required in a related subject, such as, English or RE.

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

  • Townsend CofE School

    Sparrowswick Ride, St. Albans, AL3 6DR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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