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GCE A Level in History (Linear) Level 3

at Lincoln College, Lincoln · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level36 weeksFull time£768

What the college says

History is a very popular and highly regarded subject, often studied alongside Arts and Social Science, English and Geography. The A level History course explores developments that were pivotal to the creation of the contemporary Western world. You will analyse the actions and beliefs of prominent ruling figures, including Henry VIII, Elizabeth I and Adolf Hitler, and you will also seek to uncover the lives and experiences of ‘ordinary’ people. You will investigate episodes of momentous social and cultural change, such as the Reformation of the Church in England and the Nazi’s racial policies. Throughout your studies, you will examine: Political activity The factors behind domestic and foreign policy-making. In the second year, you will also produce an independent research project on a theme of your choice relating to African American rights in the USA.

What you need to get on

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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

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Lincoln

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