History
at Heart of England School, Coventry · school or sixth form
What the college says
History is a diverse and fascinating history and at A-level you get the opportunity to delve in to this by looking at three topics; The War of the Roses, Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855 - 1964 and the struggle for equal civil rights in the USA. These three units offer you a breadth of historical knowledge and the opportunity to tackle a variety of topics and debates. In History you will not only develop a wide range of knowledge, but your skills of analysis and evaluation will also be put to the test. Therefore you will not only have to describe knowledge, but also to analyse and draw critical judgements. You will be challenged to form your own opinions on a variety of topics and make connections between different information as well as tackling source material and the interpretations of historians.
What you need to get on
Each student will need to achieve a minimum average points score of 4.8 from the best 8 results; This average points score is based on the QCA points system which is as follows: 9=9, 8=8, 7=7, 6=6, 5=5, 4=4, 3=3, 2=2 and 1=1. Grade 5 or higher in English Language or Literature is required. We reserve the right to change the overall best 8 points average entry criteria score pending the publication of the results in the summer.
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
Heart of England Sixth Form
Gipsy Lane Solihull, Coventry, CV7 7FW
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Coventry
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