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History A Level

Eckington School

Dronfield Road, Eckington, Sheffield, Derbyshire, S21 4GN

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
History, Philosophy and Theology

Available start dates

Available start dates

Wednesday, 02 September 2026
Eckington school
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

Students pursuing a suite of A Level courses with the intention of going on to higher education.

Course Details

The History of Russia 1682-1796

British History 1625-1660

An aspect of modern history


How will it be delivered and assessed?

2 x 2 ½ hr exams

1 x Historical Enquiry (a piece of coursework)


Entry requirements

Grade 5 in GCSE Maths and English. Grade 5 in GCSE History is desirable. A range of Grade 4-5 passes in other academic GCSEs.

Your next steps...

Most students who are successful in their A Level History course go on to study at university. They study a range of courses, including Law, Business, English, Media, Sciences and Social Sciences. Future career pathways vary widely. Ex-students own their own businesses, are legal practitioners, work in business, education, social services, the civil service – and management.


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