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History A Level

at Ashmole Academy, London · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionStrong standard2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The course will appeal to students who: > Have an interest in the way that the world has developed through the ages; > Enjoy investigation and discovery; > Enjoy debate and like putting forward a well-argued case; > Want to improve their analytical skills; > Want to study a subject which encourages them to consider evidence and make up their own minds; > Want to keep their options open. History is widely regarded as a useful qualification for a wide range of higher education or career choices.

What you need to get on

A minimum of five passes at grade 5 or higher at GCSE, three of which must be a grade 6 or higher. Within these passes there must be a grade 5 or higher in English Language and Maths and a 6 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

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