History A-level
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- Start:
- September
- Duration:
- 2 years
- Location:
- South Sefton Campus
- Level:
- 3
- Delivery:
- On-campus
Course Details
Whilst studying A-level History, you will learn about events that have shaped the world we live in.
You will analyse the people and circumstances that shaped these events, evaluating their impact socially, politically and economically.
- Tudors: England, 1485-1547
- Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia and the Soviet Union 1917-29
If you intend to study a programme of three A-level subjects or two A-level subjects and one BTEC Extended Certificate subject:
- You will need a minimum of five GCSEs at grades 4 or above including English Language and Maths. If you haven’t achieved a grade 4 in GCSE Maths, there may be an opportunity to re-sit this alongside your other subjects.
Additional entry requirements:
- Although there is no requirement to have studied this subject at GCSE, if you have studied this subject at GCSE then you must have achieved at least a grade 4.
The College will always treat each applicant as an individual. Should you not have or not expect to obtain the grades stated above, or not have relevant industry-related experience, the College would still welcome your application for this course as this will enable us to identify whether this course is, in fact, the right course for you or whether another course may be more appropriate.
All course offers will be subject to satisfactory interview and reference.
- Examination – Paper 1
- A-level (40%) 2.5 hours
- Examination – Paper 2
- A-level (40%) 2.5 hours
- Coursework – Paper 3
- A-level (20%)
- University
- Higher/Degree Apprenticeship
- Employment
University Guarantee
Every Hugh Baird College student who successfuly achieves a Level 3 qualification and meets attendance and entry requirements, is guaranteed a place on a course at the Hugh Baird University Centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some frequently asked questions that we are often asked:
As an A-level student you will be based at our South Sefton Campus. This is a multi-million pound campus for dedicated to A-levels and was opened in 2009.
You will take three subjects over two years.
We offer a small number of BTEC courses at South Sefton Campus. You can study one BTEC course alongside your two A-levels.
It is not expected that a student would attend both sites, but the feasibility of this would be discussed on an individual basis. Potential timetable clashes and workload would need to be considered in detail for this to be a possibility.
