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History GCE A Level

at Sir John Lawes School, Harpenden · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

History places particular stress on the development of independent thought, analytical skills and interrogation of historical evidence. The History faculty has high expectations of all its students to be motivated and active participants. Most importantly you need to have a genuine interest in the subject itself. Topics studied include Britain, 1625-1701: Conflict, Revolution and Settlement; France in Revolution, 1774-99, in the first year and The Witch Craze in Britain, Europe and North America, c1580-c1750; The Russian Revolutions c1894-c1924 in the second year.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 or above in GCSE History or grade 6 or above in GCSE English, as well as having an APS of 4.5 or above.

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

  • Sir John Lawes School

    Manland Way, Harpenden, AL5 4QP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Harpenden

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