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History

at King Edward Vi Handsworth School, Birmingham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

· Look at the subject content – it is both interesting and relevant! · It fits very easily with both arts and sciences because, on the one hand, its subject matter deals with the range of human experience and, on the other hand, its skills are logical and analytical. Our A Level students in the recent past have combined it successfully with a variety of other subjects, including Politics, English, Religious Studies, Languages, Geography, Economics, Business Studies, Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. Those applying for Medicine and Dentistry have also found History to be a very acceptable third or fourth subject. · History A Level is well regarded by universities and employers because it is academically rigorous and produces students who are literate and likely to be independent thinkers.

What you need to get on

Minimum 6 GCSEs at A* - B or 9 - 7 including English Language, English Literature and Mathematics. Minimum grade 7 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

  • King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls

    Rose Hill Road Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9AR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Birmingham

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