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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
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