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GCE A Level in History of Art

at Simon Langton Grammar School For Boys, Canterbury · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

There's so much more to the study of History of Art than admiring the aesthetics of an object. This course develops a student�s understanding of the relationship between society and art; art historical terms, concepts and issues; the influence of cultural, social and political factors as well as developments in materials, techniques and processes of both art and architecture. History of Art is a way of unlocking the past through material culture and explores cultural comment on pertinent and topical subject matter, such as identity and gender. It enables students to connect their other A Level studies and their artistic interests in a culturally interesting subject. The Edexcel syllabus has been well conceived to provide students with a thoughtful programme of study and introduce them to theoretical and historiographical skills they would require for the discipline at undergraduate level. The course will be taught by Dr C Easterbrook and Dr P Easterbrook, both of whom hold doctorates in the History of Art and have taught the subject at university level.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 in History, or English Literature if History was not studied. Please note that applicants must also meet our overall entry requirements of scoring at least a total of 42 points (simply add up all your GCSE grades) and achieve a Grade 4 or higher in both English Language and Mathematics.

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

  • Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys

    LANGTON LANE, CANTERBURY, CT4 7AS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · CANTERBURY

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