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History A Level

at Barnsley College, Barnsley · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

We study history in order to learn about the past but often what is most evident is how powerfully the past and present are connected. To be a good historian at A Level you will need to be able to explore both sides of an argument and see alternative points of view before developing your own evaluation of the facts and documents of the time. This is a highly interpretative subject and class activities encourage independent thinking, very high level reading skills and a thirst for synthesising information from a range of sources, before attempting to evaluate them and reach conclusions of your own. Subject content You will study European and British history, covering a period of 200 years. The main focus will be on the 19th and 20th centuries. In the first year you will tudy a broad period of British history which will give you the opportunity to assess and evaluate historical interpretations. You will also study in depth the history of Russia from 1894 to 1924, focusing on the end of the Tsarist regime, the Russian revolutions of 1917 and the beginning of the world's first communist country. The second year concentrates on Germany from the unification of the German states in 1871, through to the rise of the Nazis, the impact of the Second World War and the consequent division of Germany into East and West. The course ends with the reunification of Germany in 1990. In addition, you will develop your analytical, evaluative and research skills through the coursework enquiry you

What you need to get on

As an inclusive Sixth Form College we are confident that we have a range of A Level courses suited to learners of all abilities. The good news is that as long as you are predicted to achieve at least 5 A*-C (including English and Maths at grade 5/C) you will be guaranteed an interview. Additional entry requirements GCSE grade A*- B 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

  • St Mary's Place - Sixth Form

    St Marys Place, Barnsley, S70 2SR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Barnsley

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