History A (A2)
at The Mosslands School, Wallasey · school or sixth form
What the college says
History is about people, their ambitions, actions and responses to events. It is relevant to our lives as it has shaped the world we live in today. It is useful because it develops a range of analytical and communication skills Year 12 Unit 1: British Period Study and Enquiry Liberals, Conservatives and the Rise of Labour 1846-1918 or Britain 1930-1997 Unit 2: Non-British Period Study The Crusades & The Crusader States, 1095 - 1192 Year 13 Unit 3: Thematic Study and Historical Interpretations The Changing Nature of Warfare 1792-1945 Unit 4: Topic Based Essay The Cold War, 1943-1962
What you need to get on
5 GCSE Grades at 4+, inc English and Maths
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
The Mosslands School
Mosslands Drive, Wallasey, CH45 8PJ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Wallasey
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