History
at Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School, London · school or sixth form
What the college says
The History course focuses on 20th century political, social and cultural changes. The course develops the students’ oral and literacy skills through the writing of extended essays, oral presentations and discussions. The course followed is Edexcel Route F. In Year 12, Paper 1 & 2 Searching for rights and freedoms in the 20th century.These papers follow the development of the USA 1918 -1996 and examine thematic changes during this era. Paper 2 is on the Indian Independence Movement 1914-1948. In Year 13 we study the British gaining and losing an empire and the Coursework option examines the causes of and reasons for the end of the Cold War.
What you need to get on
Minimum entry requirements for all A Level courses are minimum of 8 GCSE subjects, with an average grade of 6 (legacy grade B) or above; including at least a grade 6 or above in GCSE English Language (or Literature) and GCSE mathematics and a grade 6 or above in GCSE Science. In addition, to study this subject you must have a grade 6 or above in GCSE English Language.
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
Stepney All Saints School and Sixth Form
Stepney Way, London, E1 0RH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · London
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