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History A Level

at Darrick Wood School, Orpington · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Students opting for A level History will need to complete four units over two years. Units 1 and 2 focus on communism in the twentieth century. Unit 1 is a breadth paper which explores Communist Russia between 1917 and 1991 and Unit 2 is a depth study looking at China between 1949 and 1976. Unit 3 is a breadth paper with some aspects in depth which looks at Rebellion and Disorder under the Tudors (1485-1603). In Unit 4 students will complete an independently researched enquiry on historical interpretations. They will write a 3000-4000 word essay as part of this enquiry which is worth 20 per cent of the overall A level. At the end of Year 13, students will complete three examinations.

What you need to get on

5 in a written subject 5 in History

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

  • Darrick Wood Sixth Form

    LOVIBONDS AVENUE, ORPINGTON, BR6 8ER

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · ORPINGTON

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