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History A Level

at ARDEN, Solihull · other provider

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2022see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

History at A Level is a well-respected discipline that encourages students to think, argue, discuss communicate and challenge. It combines with many other subjects and can provide a contrast with others. A Level History is accepted by Higher Education institutions to be a challenging discipline and is favourably looked upon. History acts as a platform for careers in law, politics, civil service, the media, management, and education among many others. For the coursework aspect of History A Level (20%), students complete an independent enquiry into their own chosen area of study from a selection of their Paper One topics. They produce a 3,000-4,000 word essay.

What you need to get on

Grade 5-9 in Maths and English plus three other GCSE subjects at grade 5 or above AND History Grade 6 at GCSE.

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

  • Arden Academy

    Station Road Knowle, Solihull, B93 0PT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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