History
at King Edward Vi Five Ways School, Birmingham · school or sixth form
What the college says
History is a rigorous, interesting and highly respected academic subject. History offers a unique perspective on why the world has developed as it has and enables humankind to understand the context of the modern world. It is not simply dates and facts - it is the exciting study of what motivated people in centuries before to act as they did. The consequences of their actions continue to have an impact long after they lived.
What you need to get on
4 GSCE Grade 7. A 7+ in the chosen subject and a 6 or better in English and Mathematics.
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 Five Ways School
Scotland Lane, Birmingham, B32 4BT
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