A-Level Programme - History

Our A-Level in History will teach you how to gather and critically analyse information and sources, sort through facts and draw conclusions, argue your point whilst considering others and illustrate how past events influence what happens today.

On our A-Level programme, you will study three or four subjects. Please apply for three or four subjects and use our course selector here to check what options you can do!

What will I study?

Topics you will study include:

• Britain, 1930 - 1997
• The USA in the 19th Century: Westward Expansion and Civil War
• Popular Culture and the Witch Craze

There will be four examinations, ranging from 1-2 hours in length. You will also be required to write a topic based essay. You will be encouraged to develop critical and reflective thinking through group discussions, debates, lectures, essay writing, and case study work.

You will need:

• 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths and, for this specific subject;

• GCSE grade 5 or above in history

• GCSE grade 5 or above in English language