GCE A Level History

Entry Requirements

What do I need to know or be able to do before taking this course? History is an academically demanding subject, which is reflected by our entry requirements. We ask for at least a5 grade in History GCSE or a grade 6 in English GCSE if History GCSE not studied. It is not an absolute requirement to have studied History before. It is more important that you have an enquiring mind, an interest in the past and its relevance to current affairs and an ability to communicate your ideas effectively. Those students who have studied History GCSE will find that the skills they have learned and the knowledge they have acquired will form a solid foundation for further studies at A Level. Each course has a general and a subject specific requirement. The general requirement will depend on the programme you are studying. Please see the general requirement for each programme below. Programme 4; Four A Levels: 7 GCSEs Grades at 9-5 including English and Maths (plus subject specific entry criteria) Programme 3; Three A Levels/Vocational courses and EPQ: 5 GCSEs Grades at 9-4 with a minimum of five or more Grade 5s including English and Maths (plus subject specific entry criteria) Programme 2; Three A Levels/Vocational courses: 5 GCSEs Grades at 9-4 including English and Maths (plus subject specific entry criteria) Programme 1; Three A Levels/Vocational courses and Maths GCSE (retake): 5 GCSEs Grades at 9-4 including a Grade 5 in English and a Grade 3 in Maths (plus subject specific entry criteria)