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History - A Level (Edexcel)

at Capital City College Group, London · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level37 weeksFull time

What the college says

This course is designed to encourage students to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of crucial aspects of the past which have shaped the world and society they live in. They also critically engage with thematic concepts such as economics, politics, social history, and culture to help structure their engagement with the past.History students develop skills such as the ability to select and condense large amounts of information, interpret primary and secondary sources in context, engage in discourse and critical thinking about historical controversies, and become independent learners and thinkers. We also try to embed metacognitive principles which ask students to think not just about what they are learning but how they are learning. Therefore, a History A level is not just a gateway into the historical professions but also indispensable for a variety of career paths such as Law, Politics, and International Relations.The four units of study follow the themes of rights and freedoms. From Parliamentarians seeking greater religious freedoms in 17th Century Britain, to indigenous peoples, settlers, traders, and officials battling to preserve or change societies across the British Empire, nationalists in India taking on the might of the British Raj, and women, and minorities seeking to achieve the American dream in 20th century USA. The course aims to challenge the History student to study 400 years and as many different geographical locations as possible over the two year

What you need to get on

You will need to meet the minimum entry criteria, plus: Grade 6 in one of these: History, Geography, Humanities, English Literature, Business, Media Studies, Religious Studies, Drama, or Film Studies. If you have a grade 6 in English Language, you only need a grade 5 in one of these subjects. Please click here to see the minimum entry requirements.

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

  • Angel Sixth Form College

    The Angel 283 - 309 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7LA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · London

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