History
at Formby High School, Liverpool · school or sixth form
What the college says
The course specifications offer students the chance to study aspects of 19th and 20th Century political, social and economic history with a focus upon a comparison between the development of the USA and Britain in the 20th Century. They will develop various skills as well as detailed knowledge and understanding. Three of the units will be assessed through examination with one piece of coursework. Unit 1: Britain Transformed 1918-97, Unit 2: The USA 1920-55 Boom, Bust and Recovery, Unit 3: British Experience of Warfare c1790-1918, Unit 4: Coursework (Origins of World War One)
What you need to get on
Minimum five 9-4 grades at GCSE to include 6 grade in GCSE History (if studied) or grade 6 in GCSE English Language or English Literature
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
Formby High School
Freshfield Road Formby, Liverpool, L37 3HW
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Liverpool
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