History A Level - Level 3

Start dates and fees

What will I study?

The examining body for the History A Level is AQA. First year modules include USA: 1865-1920 and modern Britain: 1951-1979, and second year modules include an independent coursework investigation, USA: 1920-80 and modern Britain: 1979-2007.

Topics covered in the USA module include:

• The Civil War and reconstruction
• Western expansion
• The rise of big business and tycoons such as Rockefeller, Carnegie, Morgan and Ford
• The impact of immigration
• America's emerging role on the world stage
• The Roaring Twenties
• The Depression
• The Cold War
• Vietnam
• Watergate

Topics covered in the Modern Britain module include:

• The impact of World War Two
• The Suez Crisis and de-colonisation
• Teddy Boys, Mods and Rockers
• The Hippy Movement
• The age of consumerism
• The Swinging Sixties
• Music, film and television
• Race and immigration
• Europe
• The crisis of the seventies
• Thatcher, Major and Blair

Entry requirements

• Five GCSEs grade 4-9 including GCSE English Language, GCSE Maths and a humanities-based GCSE subject.

Following your application you will normally be offered a place subject to achieving the entry requirements and attending a welcome taster.

Study programmes - essential skills for employment

If you’re aged 16-18 (or 19-25 with an EHC Plan), we want to make sure you have the best possible chances of landing an awesome job once you finish college.

Therefore, if you do not have GCSE grade 4-9 in either English Language or Maths, you will study one or both of these courses alongside your full-time study programme. If you do have GCSE grade 4-9 in English Language and Maths then you will not be required to undertake these subjects. By doing so, you'll be building a stronger set of skills that will significantly boost your employability in the future.

Think of it as a chance to supercharge your knowledge and abilities. You'll be equipped with the tools necessary to tackle the world beyond college with confidence. Plus, we'll be right here to support you every step of the way.

How long is the course?

Two years.

Location

• Mansfield and Ashfield Sixth Form College

How will I be assessed?

This course is assessed primarily by examination scheduled for May/June at the end of the second year with some additional coursework assessment.

What does the course lead to?

Careers are often pursued as a researcher, museum curator, government officer, author and more.

What can I progress onto?

Further study at university-level* in courses such as history, archaeology, English, politics, philosophy and economics, international studies, media and communications, and journalism.

*As we are a partner college of Nottingham Trent University (NTU), you may qualify for various benefits should you choose to apply to NTU after completing your college course. This could include a Progress NTU offer, where you would receive an offer one grade below their standard offer. For instance, a typical offer for one of their courses might require 128 UCAS tariff points. With Progress NTU, your requirements would be 120 UCAS tariff points. For further details, please call us on 0808 100 3626 or discover more about this benefit here.

Career opportunities

How do I apply?

You don’t need to apply for each A Level course you are interested in individually.

Once we have received your application form we will invite you into college where we will be able to discuss every aspect of the courses you have chosen as well as any alternatives you may be considering.

You will also have the opportunity to visit the areas of the college used for your course choices.

Related courses

• English Language A Level - Level 3
• English Literature A Level - Level 3
• Law A Level - Level 3
• Politics A Level - Level 3
• Sociology A Level - Level 3