History GCE A2
at The John of Gaunt School, Trowbridge · school or sixth form
What the college says
History is the study of people, what they did, why and the consequences these actions had on society. It is a study of change and continuity, progress and development, contrasts and connections. But most of all it is the study of the people who shaped our world and offers us a chance of shaping a better future.
What you need to get on
GCSE History at grade 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
The John of Gaunt School
Wingfield Road, Trowbridge, BA14 9EH
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Trowbridge
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