Starting 04/09/2023
King's Lynn
Full-Time
Duration 2 years
A-levels
School Leaver / 16 - 18 yr Old A-levelsA-Level Programme - History
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.
Students on our A-Level Programme take a minimum of 3 and maximum of 4 A-Level subjects so please apply for all the subjects you'd like to discuss at interview.
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Course Description
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
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Entry Requirements
For the generic A-Level Programme you will need:
- GCSE grade 4 or above in English Language and Maths, plus at least 3 more GCSEs at grade 5 or above
For this specific A-Level you will need:
- GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths, Grade 5 or above in English Language, History and at least 2 others at grade 5 or above
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Course Length
How long is this course?
2 years
When does this course start?
04/09/2023
How many hours / days per week is this course?
Full-time courses at the college are generally 3-4 days per week (you may be in an extra day if you are resitting English and/or Maths). All students are expected to complete study hours in the Learning Resource Centre and at least 30 hours work experience on top of their college hours.
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Course Fees
Age Cost 16-18 Free* 19+ £1,950 * Certain courses may have additional costs to cover trips or DBS checks, and for some courses you will be expected to purchase additional items such as uniform or equipment.
Fee information
Though this course is free for those aged 16-18, there may be additional fees related to the programme, such as additional equipment or uniform, trips, DBS checks and work placement costs. Further information will be sent to all applicants before enrolment.
If you are aged 19 and over, you may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the cost of this course. For more information on the Advanced Learner Loan, please click here. Alternatively, if you are aged 19-23 and have not yet completed a level 3 or above qualification, you may be able to receive this course for free. For further information and to complete our fee calculator, click here.
Find all the information you need about course fees and financial help below.
Information on Fees and Financial Help
Adult (19+) learners
Depending on your age, course, educational history and personal circumstances, there may be options available for you to receive a course fully-funded by the government. Our fee calculator will help give you an idea on whether you'll be able to have your course fee waived or covered by an Advanced Learner Loan.
Learners with an active Education, Health & Care Plan
If you are aged 19 - 24 at the start of your course and have an active Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), any course up to and including level 3 will be fully-funded by the government. This means you will not have a course fee to pay and any equipment considered essential to complete your course will be provided by the college.
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Additional Information
What qualification will I achieve?
EDEXCEL A-Level in History
How is my course 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.
