Longsands Academy
Longsands Academy
Qualification:
A Level History
Exam Board:
AQA
Subject Specific Entry Requirements:
Students need to achieve at least a grade 5 in History (along with the normal entry requirements for Longsands Sixth Form). It would, however, be preferable to have achieved a grade 6 in GCSE History.
Why Study History?
Everything happening around us today has been influenced by and is a result of what has happened in the past. History can also help us predict what could happen in the future. One of the most flexible of qualifications, History provides an excellent pathway to degrees such as History, Law, English and Philosophy, and beyond that to a range of interesting careers. This intellectually rigorous course is an excellent way for students to develop highly sought after and transferable skills. These include being able to effectively communicate complex ideas, the ability to research, analyse and evaluate information and the capacity to make substantiated judgements, all whilst developing independent work skills.
Where can History take me next?
History A Level is a well-respected and recognised A Level. It can clearly lead on to further study in History or associated subjects at university. However, it is also an excellent A Level for teaching skills; studying History will help you to acquire critical thinking skills and develop an enquiring mind. It also teaches analysis and evaluation to a high level. All of these will help you when applying for any subject at university, or when applying for jobs or apprenticeships.
History Enrichment and Super-Curricular
The History department will hopefully run a Rome trip. We also take students to visit various exhibition visits as appropriate to the course.
Recent Destinations from Longsands Students
History at the University of Southampton, History at Oxford, History and Politics at UEA, History at York, Archaeology at Cambridge,