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at St Aidan'S Church of England High School, Harrogate · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Component 1: Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855-1964 This course traces the development of modern Russia. The powers of the great Tsars of Russia like Alexander II and Nicholas II, the challenges to their authority and the rise of revolutionary groups culminating in the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 is the focus of the course in Year 12 and the end of year examination. In Year 13, the development of the Soviet Union after 1917 under Lenin, Stalin and Khrushchev is traced. The way a relatively backward state in 1917 is propelled to being a global superpower is explored through the impact of two world wars as well as social, economic and political upheaval. Component 2: The Making of Modern Britain, 1951-2007 This course helps students get a really strong historical sense of the country they live in today. In Year 12, the results of the Second World War sets the context for Britain in the years from 1951 to 1979, a period of stability and prosperity that was to give way to strife and severe economic difficulties. The reputation of Churchill, Macmillan and Harold Wilson are assessed. In Year 13, the premierships of Margaret Thatcher, John Major and Tony Blair are put under the spotlight and throughout the period everything from Britain’s role on the world stage, to race riots and the development of modern social habits are examined. Component 3: Historical Investigation To earn a full A Level students have to complete a historical investigation (coursework) on a topic set within

What you need to get on

A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at grade 5 Grade 5 in GCSE History Grade 5 in GCSE English

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

  • St Aidan's and St John Fisher's Associated Sixth Form

    ST. AIDANS C OF E HIGH SCHOOL OATLANDS DRIVE, HARROGATE, HG2 8JR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · HARROGATE

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