A Level History

Aston Academy

Aughton Road, Swallownest, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 4SF

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Aston Academy

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

History is a fascinating subject that allows you to investigate how key historical events and figures have shaped our thinking today.

Course Details

Year One Historical themes in breadth - The Angevin Empire Depth Study - The Crusades or the French Revolution

Year Two In addition to the Year One topics which are studied in greater depth, you will also study the topic: Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform.

In Year Two, you will also complete a coursework task.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Examinations (80%)

Coursework (20%)

Entry requirements

Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics and either English Language or English Literature. You do not need to have studied GCSE History to study A Level History.

Your next steps...

History is useful for a whole range of degree level subjects including: Law, Medicine, Psychology and many other Humanities subjects.

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