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History

at Imberhorne School, East Grinstead · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

History offers an in-depth study of Britain under Stuart rule, revolving around conflict, revolution and its settlement (30%). We will also study Russia in Revolution1894-1924 under the rule of the last Tsar and Lenin (20%). The A Level will include the study of Civil Rights in the USA 1850-2009, from Lincoln to Obama (30%) and a personal study (20%) as your coursework, possibly focused upon Modern Britain.Together these four units make up the A Level History course. WHERE DOES IT LEAD? This course is very popular and history is widely recognised by universities and employers as a useful, academic and very significant subject. Apart from being a recognised qualification for higher education, History is a valuable subject for entry into a wide range of profession sincluding, Law, Politics, Journalism, the Civil Service, Management and Industry. COURSE DETAILS: There will be three linear exam papers all sat in the summerof Year 13. As well as sitting one exam paper on each of the modules studied in Year 12, students will sit a further third paper on Civil Rights in the USA 1850-2009, their main area of study in Year 13 and then also complete and submit a personal study as coursework (approximately 3,000 words). Students may choose suitable titles for research and we are currently considering topics like Modern Britain or the Tudors 1485-1603.

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs @ Grades 4-9, including 6+ in GCSE history and 4+ in GCSE English Literature or English Language

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

  • Imberhorne School

    Imberhorne Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 1QY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · East Grinstead

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