A Level History
St Ivo Academy
St Ivo Academy, High Leys, St Ives, Cambridgeshire , PE27 6RR
GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Available start dates
Available start dates
Tuesday, 01 September 2026
St.Ivo Academy with Sixth Form
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
Block E
Course Summary
A-level history is bursting with thought provoking topics including interesting individuals such as Stalin, William Pitt the Younger and Michael Collins.
Course Details
The study of A-level history requires you to weigh up differing points of view, to consider the perspectives of a range of authors, to critically analyse information and to debate with your peers. You will be expected to read around the subject and develop independent learning skills. Our European and British History course is taught by specialist staff and supported by online resources.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
80% Exam; 20% Coursework
Entry requirements
See general entry requirements on our information page
If history studied at GCSE grade 5+
Your next steps...
History works well with politics, geography, English literature and law and may lead into careers in journalism, media, law, the civil service, teaching and many more as the skills you learn in history will be useful whatever your career path.
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