History is a fascinating subject which encourages students to consider the role of individuals, events and key themes and their contributions to our past. It offers parallels with our society today, helping us to explain current events and issues. Everyone has a connection with the past; it is about discovering which aspect of the past unlocks an individual’s interest. 

Leading to careers in:

With A-level History, students can go on to study the subject further at university. However, there is a huge number of transferable skills which students develop through studying History: communication skills (written and verbal), the ability to evaluate critically evidence in a variety of forms, and the ability to evaluate critically arguments and interpretations. It is very highly regarded by employers and will equip students for many different occupations, including teaching, law, journalism and working in the Civil Service.  

Are you interested in:

• Analysing information?
• Discussion and debate?
• Research and the evaluation of evidence?
• Independent reading?

Additional entry requirements:

Grade 5 in GCSE History

Course details:

Pearson Edexcel A-level History