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at Cockermouth School, Cockermouth · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Year 12 - In search of the American Dream: the USA 1917-96. - South Africa 1948-94: from apartheid state to ?rainbow nation.? Year 13 - Poverty, public health and the state in Britain, c.1780-1939. - Coursework unit, a choice of questions will be set. Students will develop the following skills: - Independent and critical thinking - Research skills - Evaluative and analytical skills - The ability to take information from several sources and develop an effective and supported argument.

What you need to get on

Students should have a grade B or above in GCSE History. If they have not completed a History GCSE, then a grade B or above in English Language or English Literature is acceptable.

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

  • Cockermouth School

    Castlegate Drive, Cockermouth, CA13 9HF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Cockermouth

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