History A Level
at Ark Globe Academy, London · school or sixth form
What the college says
Component 1: Breadth Study - This involves the study of significant historical developments over a period of around 50 years and associated historical interpretations. Component 2: Depth Study - This involves the study in depth of a major historical change or development and associated primary evidence. Component 1: Breadth Study - The study of significant historical developments over a period of around 100 years and associated interpretations. Component 2: The study in depth of a period of major historical change or development and associated primary evidence.
What you need to get on
16+ years, must have got at least 5 5-9 GCSE grades
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
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road Elephant and Castle, London, SE1 6AG
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Start dates
- 4 September 2026 · London
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