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College of West Anglia Late Applicant Event - King's Lynn
August 25, 2026
2.00pm-4.30pm
College of West Anglia Late Applicant Event - Wisbech
August 25, 2026
2.00pm-4.30pm
College of West Anglia Late Applicant Event - Cambridge
August 25, 2026
2.00pm-4.30pm
College of West Anglia Open Evening - Wisbech campus
October 15, 2026
5.00pm-8.00pm
College of West Anglia Open Morning - King's Lynn campus
October 17, 2026
9.00am-12.30pm
College of West Anglia Open Morning - Sports campus
October 17, 2026
9.00am-12.30pm
College of West Anglia Open Evening - Cambridge campus
October 22, 2026
4.30pm-7.30pm
College of West Anglia Open Evening - Downham Market SEMH Provision ONLY
November 11, 2026
5.00pm-8.00pm
College of West Anglia Open Evening - King's Lynn campus
November 11, 2026
5.00pm-8.00pm
College of West Anglia Open Evening - Sports campus
November 11, 2026
5.00pm-8.00pm
College of West Anglia Open Morning - Wisbech campus
November 21, 2026
9.00am-12.30pm
College of West Anglia Open Morning - Cambridge campus
November 28, 2026
9.00am-12.30pm
College of West Anglia Open Evening - Cambridge campus
April 20, 2027
5.00pm-7.00pm
College of West Anglia Open Evening - Wisbech campus
April 22, 2027
5.00pm-7.00pm
College of West Anglia Open Evening - King's Lynn campus
April 28, 2027
5.00pm-8.00pm
College of West Anglia Open Evening - Sports campus
April 28, 2027
5.00pm-8.00pm
College of West Anglia Open Evening - Downham Market SEMH Provision ONLY
April 28, 2027
5.00pm-8.00pm
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A-Level Programme - History
College of West Anglia
Tennyson Avenue, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2QW
Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Level 3
Available start dates
Available start dates
Wednesday, 02 September 2026
College of West Anglia (King's Lynn campus)
0 Hour(s)
Full time
Course Summary
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!
Course Details
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
How will it be delivered and assessed?
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.
Entry requirements
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
Additional information
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