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GCE A Level in History

at Hornsea School and Language College, Hornsea · college

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Studying history can not only open your eyes onto the past, it can also open doors for you in the future. As a facilitating subject it is highly valued by both universities and employers due to the wide-range of skills that students of history will acquire. A study of Modern History provides you with an overview of the key events which shaped the modern world. YEAR 12 UNIT 1: INDUSTRIALISATION AND THE PEOPLE: BRITAIN C.1783-C.1832 This is a breadth unit. It is designed to allow you to study in detail the major changes that occurred in British politics and society in the early 19th century. You will study the key political developments, the challenges that the ruling class faced, the impact of industrialisation and the challenge of political movements. UNIT 2: REVOLUTION AND DICTATORSHIP: RUSSIA, 1917-C.1932 This is a breadth unit. It is designed to allow you to study in detail the major changes that occurred in British politics and society in the early 19th century. You will study the key political developments, the challenges that the ruling class faced, the impact of industrialisation and the challenge of political movements. UNIT 2: REVOLUTION AND DICTATORSHIP: RUSSIA, 1917-C.1939 This is a depth unit. It is designed to allow you to compare and contrast a number of different themes over time. This includes a study of how Russia was governed, the development of the economy, the extent of social change and the role of key individuals Tsar Nicholas II, Lenin, Trotsky and Stal

What you need to get on

Grade 5 or above in GCSE History is required. If you did not take this subject at GCSE a grade 5 in English Language 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

  • Hornsea Sixth Form College

    Eastgate, Hornsea, HU18 1DW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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