History A Level
at Archway School, Stroud · school or sixth form
What the college says
History A level is an obvious choice for anyone wishing to study single or joint honours History at University.
What you need to get on
A minimum of a grade 4 in GCSE History would be accepted to start this course. A grade 5, however, is preferred. History requires extensive reading and the application of extended writing skills throughout.
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
Archway School
Archway School PAGANHILL, STROUD, GL5 4AX
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · STROUD
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