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History

at Backwell School, Bristol · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Our students will understand that History is a constructed narrative, dependent on perspective and can be contested, while also understanding that within this one can strive for truth and identify falsehood through gaining knowledge and interrogating sources. Importantly we guide and support students to combine all of these skills together and to develop a strong line of argument and well supported judgement within their essays. Through our teaching Backwell students will develop into critically informed citizens. The ability to think and work independently is essential to success at A Level and students will be expected to undertake extensive reading to support their studies. In History teachers and students work together as a team, with a mixture of teacher led sessions and seminar work where pupils become the masters of specific topics and take responsibility to teach one another. Our approach ensures students always feel well supported by their teachers, but are also empowered to develop individual autonomy over their learning. Please contact Backwell School to discuss this course information in more detail.

What you need to get on

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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

  • Backwell School

    Station Road Backwell, Bristol, BS48 3BX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Bristol

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