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GCE A Level in History

St Wilfrids Catholic High School

Cutsyke Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF7 6BD

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

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 08 September 2026
St Wilfrids Catholic High School
2 Year(s)
Full time

Course Summary

This course has two units: The consolidation of the Tudor dynasty in England 1485-1603 and Revolution and Dictatorship in Russia and the Soviet Union 1917-1953. There is also a historical investigation into Civil Rights in the USA 1865-1994.

Course Details

The Course has two units - The consolidation of the Tudor dynasty in England, 1485—1603 - Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia and the Soviet Union, 1917—1953 - There is also a Historical investigation into Civil rights in the USA 1865—1994.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Two exams, each exam worth 40% of the A Level. The Historical Investigation which will be a piece of extended writing (3000-3500 words) is worth 20%

Entry requirements

If History Studied at GCSE a grade 5 is required. It is also strongly recommended that you have a grade 5 in English.

Your next steps...

History is highly valued by Universities as an A Level choice. Most of our History Students go on to study at University with many of them reading History, English, Politics or Law. A Level History opens the doors to a wide range of careers: · Law · Teaching · Journalism · Civil Service · Politician · Roles within Business


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