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at All Saints' Catholic High School, Sheffield · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The course examines the key turning points in British history in the sixteenth century that have had an impact upon modern Britain along with superpower interactions in modern twentieth century world history. Students will gain an in depth understanding of early British and modern international history and relations between nations in a worldwide arena of political controversies. The breadth study looks at the Tudor dynasty (1485-1603) - analysing and evaluating the significance of the differing approaches of the five Tudor monarchs to ruling England. This will focus on the monarchs’ relations with foreign powers, fending off rebellions in England and the religious turmoil that grasps this fascinating period of history. Ultimately the course considers the desperation that each monarch faces to leave a lasting legacy. For the depth study, students will analyse the key events in the emergence, development and end of the Cold War 1945-91. They will analyse the effects of the Korean War and Vietnam War and the changing nature of the conflict between capitalism and communism. Students will consider in depth the development of superpower relations and the part that world leaders played in promoting peace in the modern world.

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs grade 4-9 including Mathematics and a grade 5 in History and a 5 in English Language OPTION BLOCK A

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

  • All Saints Catholic High School

    Granville Road, Sheffield, S2 2RJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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