History
at St Peter'S Catholic Comprehensive School, Bournemouth · school or sixth form
What the college says
History is a fascinating subject which will enrich you as a person and make you valuable to any university or employer in the future. In our world of 'fake news' and the endless availability of competing experts, it is more important than ever to be able to discern the true value of information. Historians are trained to think independently and critically. In A level History you will develop and enhance vital transferable skills, as well as reaching a greater understanding of humanity and how modern societies have developed.
What you need to get on
GCSE English Literature or History Grade 6. Combines well with History, Economics, English Literature, Geography and Psychology.
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 Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
St. Catherines Road, Bournemouth, BH6 4AH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Bournemouth
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