History
at St. Mary'S Menston, A Catholic Voluntary Academy, Ilkley · school or sixth form
What the college says
History provides students with the opportunity to develop their interest in and enthusiasm for the subject. It enables them to understand its intrinsic value and significance for the world in which we live today. The course content will allow students to build on their understanding of the past through experiencing a broad and balanced course of study. You will be required to study a period of British, European and World History. These units will allow you to develop your historical understanding of these periods in depth, breadth or thematically. You will study Britain 1783-1885 and France in Revolution 1774-1815.
What you need to get on
5 GSCE Grade 9 to 4, including English and maths and 5 in 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
St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Bradford Road Menston, Ilkley, LS29 6AE
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Ilkley
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