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Level 3 A Level History

at Holy Cross College, Bury · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The History Department is a thriving centre of historical teaching and learning, providing a supportive environment for students at a vibrant college with a national reputation for excellence.We offer a stimulating environment for historical learning that aims to be both enjoyable and intellectually challenging. Our A Level programmes provide our students with a wide choice of courses, opportunities to engage in original historical research, and embody a strong focus on personal development.What we?ll studyWhen we study History we can never experience what we are studying, but we can look at the evidence that has been left behind and question what we see. They say that history is always written by the victors, this is a very valid point. As explorers in history we sometimes have to ask awkward questions and learn not to take what we?re told at face value.As well as developing the skills to ask questions, you?ll learn how to argue well and put together your case. You can see now why History partners so well with Law; here are very similar skills being honed in both subject areas.In the first year of your A Level studies you will study Germany and Italy, looking at European dictatorships.In year two you will study two modules, the first on the Tudors and you will also complete a piece of coursework which examines the Final Solution.

What you need to get on

General College entry requirements. Grade 4 or above in GCSE History if taken. Grade 4 in GCSE English.

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

  • Holy Cross Sixth Form College

    Manchester Road, Bury, BL9 9BB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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