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History

at Samuel Whitbread Academy, Shefford · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The study of History develops students' powers of analysis and their ability to organise material and write clearly and logically. It is concerned with real people and society, as well as the interpretations of evidence and the skills of rational argument. It is a popular choice in the sixth form.

What you need to get on

APS 4.7. Grade 5 in GCSE History and 5 in GCSE English Language or Literature.

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

  • Samuel Whitbread Academy

    Shefford Road, Clifton, SG17 5QS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 4 September 2026 · Clifton

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