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History A level

Hellesdon Sixth Form

187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5SB

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

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Hellesdon Sixth Form
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

To study 3 A Levels

6 GCSEs - combination of:

  • C or above for unreformed GCSEs
  • 4 or above in Reformed GCSEs

To study Double Award Btec (OCR Nationals) and 1 A Level

5 GCSEs - combination of:

  • C or above for unreformed GCSEs
  • 4 or above in Reformed GCSEs

To study Triple Award Btec (OCR Nationals).

4 GCSEs - combination of:

  • C or above for unreformed GCSEs
  • 4 or above in Reformed GCSEs

Course Details

History is the analytical study of mankind in the past. It develops skills in reasoning and developing arguments from and making judgements based on evidence.

You will study:
AS
The Tudors: England 1485 - 1547
Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918 - 1933
A2
The Tudors: England 1485 - 1603
Democracy and Nazism: Germany 1918 - 1945

Entry requirements

General Entry criteria
To study 3 A Levels
6 GCSEs - combination of:

  • C or above for unreformed GCSEs
  • 4 or above in Reformed GCSEs


To study Double Award Btec (OCR Nationals) and 1 A Level
5 GCSEs - combination of:

  • C or above for unreformed GCSEs
  • 4 or above in Reformed GCSEs


To study Triple Award Btec (OCR Nationals).
4 GCSEs - combination of:

  • C or above for unreformed GCSEs
  • 4 or above in Reformed GCSEs


For Course specific entry requirements, please see prospectus subject leaflets, or Hellesdon High School website or speak to a member of the Sixth Form Team at Hellesdon


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