History (Linear)
at Baylis Court School, Slough · school or sixth form
What the college says
There are three fascinating areas of History to study which will cover the History of both Britain and Europe. What you can expect from the subject content: You will study three very interesting areas of history, covering the following: Component 1: Breadth Study - Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603-1702 (40% of A Level) Component 2: Depth Study - Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918–1945 (40% of A Level) Component 3: Coursework - The Development of Women’s Rights in Britain (20% of A Level)Component 1: (Breadth Study) 1C The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 (40%) Component 2: (Depth Study) 2O Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918–1945 (40%) Component 3: (Coursework) The Development of Women’s Rights in Britain (20%)
What you need to get on
In addition to the general entry requirements for the Herschel Consortium, you will need at least a Grade 6 in History.
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
Baylis Court School
GLOUCESTER AVENUE, SLOUGH, SL1 3AH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · SLOUGH
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