History
at St John'S Marlborough, Marlborough · other provider
What the college says
A Level History at St John's follows the AQA syllabus. The course is taught by an interesting balance of methods ranging through video, debates and supported by self-study. Motivation and self-discipline are vital for personal research using original sources. The content is focused on the turbulent and controversial period of the sixteenth, nineteenth and twentieth centuries in Britain and around the globe and examines political events and social trends that led to war, revolution and radical change.
What you need to get on
Thorough research skills and a coherent writing style are essential. You must have enthusiasm and self-discipline to question and work for yourself. We consider all applicants seriously but would expect you to have achieved level 5 or above in GCSE History last year. If this is not the case, we would look at your case with particular reference to your grades in related subject areas.
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
St John's Marlborough
Granham Hill, Marlborough, SN8 4AX
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Marlborough
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