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GCE A Level in History Level 3 Year 1

at Boston College, Boston · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

As a student studying an A level in History, you will never experience the events that you study; you have to build up a picture from the available evidence. You have to be prepared to argue your case well and to use evidence to draw conclusions and make judgements. These skills are highly desirable in many different careers. History students are not just limited to history related jobs; many careers require skills from studying History, such as law, business, finance, tourism, politics, journalism and research.

What you need to get on

The entry qualifications for the A level in History are five GCSEs at grade 5 or above (Old GCSE grade C or above) including English at grade 6 or above (Old GCSE grade B or above) .

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

  • Boston College Skirbeck Road

    Skirbeck Road, Boston, PE21 6JF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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