History
at Kenton School, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form
What the college says
History offers the opportunity to refine your skills of communication, analysis and research. It is this unique combination of disciplines which makes A Level History both demanding and a prestigious qualification for both universities and employers. History students enter a wide range of careers including law, banking, politics, the civil servicen and the media to name but a few.
What you need to get on
Students should have at least 5 grade 5s at GCSE, one of which should normally be history. However, students who do not have history at GCSE may be considered.
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
Kenton School
DRAYTON ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE3 3RU
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
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