History (A Level) – Level 3

This course examines the USA, 1865-1975 and Britain, 1951-2007 with a non-British historical enquiry to bring a chronological range of at least 200 years.

Across all topics students explore:

• politics
• society
• economy and foreign affairs to put together a picture of change over time.

Students also investigate the value of sources and how convincing we find the arguments made by historians.

This is a 2 year course studied September – June.

Five GCSEs at grade 4/5 or above, including GCSE English language at grade 5.

As well as the entry requirements above you will also need to meet the specific requirements for the A Level courses you choose.

A Level: There are two 2-hour 30-minute examinations at the end of the second year and a NEA (Non-examined Assessment) which is worth 20% of the overall A Level.

Non-Examined Assessment is the new term for ‘coursework’. In the coursework you will write around 4000 words on a single question. As part of this you will evaluate three primary sources and two historians.

University Opportunities

Past students have progressed to study degrees in history, law, English, politics, journalism, art history, social and public sector development and education.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities include teaching, political work, museum work, research, journalism and archaeology.

Our MC Click scheme provides full time students (ages 16-19) on a Level 1, 2 or 3 study programmes with a free loan laptop to assist with their studies. Laptops can be collected at enrolment. Click here for more information about MC Click.

Tuition fees are free if you are a UK or home-fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course.

Additional financial support may also be available for full-time students – click here to find out more.

Click ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of this page which will take you to an application form to apply for A Levels. You only need to apply once for A Level programmes. After receiving your application form you will be invited to attend an informal interview where you will have a chance to discuss which specific A Level subjects you would like to enrol on. Click here to download the full time application form.

If you have any queries with regards to your application or you would like further information and support, please contact our Admissions Team on 01642 333601, or if you have any enquiries about courses, please contact Course Information on 01642 333333 or e-mail CourseInformation@mbro.ac.uk.

Although not part of our full-time A Level study programme, students can work with our dedicated Work Experience Co-ordinator to secure a suitable placement, be that a one-off experience, or a more long-term placement.