History A level
at Downham Market Academy, Downham Market · school or sixth form
What the college says
Students wishing to to understand the society you live in and as such become confident, articulate and opinionated
What you need to get on
5 GCSEs at 5 or above, including English Language or Lit, and maths. 6 in GCSE History or a Humanities Subject.
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
Athena Sixth Form College
DOWNHAM MARKET ACADEMY BEXWELL ROAD, DOWNHAM MARKET, PE38 9LL
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · DOWNHAM MARKET
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
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