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History

at Stroud High School, Stroud · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Do you have an enquiring, critical or analytical mind? If you've answered yes then History could be a great A-Level for you to study! History is a fascinating subject in its own right – it is about people, so if you find other people interesting, you will find history fascinating. It also helps us make sense of the modern world we live in and has an important contribution to make to life-long learning. It enables you to develop the ability to communicate clearly, synthesise and critically evaluate information – transferable skills which provide an excellent foundation for a number of careers and which are valued by employers. Higher education institutions welcome historians onto History specific/History-related courses as well as degrees in law, journalism and business. Many students who study history at A Level use their qualification to progress to a degree in history or a related subject. The types of degree courses, which need or accept history A Level include: Archaeology, Architecture and Anthropology, Classics, History, History of Art, Law, Philosophy, PPE and Politics. A history related degree is useful for many careers. These include, but are not limited to teaching, librarianship, banking and commerce, law, publishing, museums and art galleries and wide variety of social work.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 or above at GCSE level History and Grade 6 or above at GCSE level 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

  • Stroud High School

    Beards Lane, Stroud, GL5 4HF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Stroud

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