GCE AS Level in History
at Southmoor Academy, Sunderland · school or sixth form
What the college says
A Level History is suitable for students who have already begun their studies in history at GCSE. The course will cover a diverse range of topics and disciplinary skills to equip students with the ability to evaluate evidence in depth and over time. History is considered a facilitating subject which can provide students with the skills to pursue a wide variety of careers and higher education routes.
What you need to get on
Minimum grade 6 in GCSE History
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
Southmoor Academy 6th Form
Ryhope Road, Sunderland, SR2 7TF
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Start dates
- 8 September 2026 · Sunderland
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