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A Level History in Farnham

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Activate Learning lists a fee of £1,985 if you're not eligible. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact Activate Learning for more info.

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About this course

Level 3 GCE A Level in History Course in Farnham. Classes run at Farnham College, full-time during the day. The course runs over two years and covers Britain 1851 to 1964, Germany 1918 to 1945, and a coursework unit on a topic of your choice. Your coursework must span at least 100 years and begin no later than 1764, giving you real scope to follow your own historical interests. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English and maths.

Who this course is for

The course will span two academic years and you will study the following areas: Unit 1 Britain 1851 - 1964 Unit 2 Germany 1918 - 1945 Unit 3 Coursework The choice of coursework is up to you, but it must span about 100 years and must start no later than 1764. You need to have an argument and enough resources to use. This is a unique opportunity to develop your passion and enthusiasm for History at your pace. The choice of your coursework topic is up to you. As long as you have an argument, enough resources to use. This is a unique opportunity to develop your passion and enthusiasm for History on your own independent piece. You could develop an idea or topic that has interested you in units 1-3 or alternatively investigate an area that has always interested you. All 16-19 year olds on full-time programmes will be required to retake GCSE English and Maths or to undertake Functional Skills, if they have not already attained the equivalent of a GCSE grade C in these subjects, every year of their course, until they complete their studies. You should study this subject if you are interested in learning about people and the way past events have shaped the modern world. You should also be able to think critically and develop arguments based on carefully selected evidence and have an interest in developing your communication skills. Students achieve outstanding results through a variety of teaching and learning methods. The course provides the opportunity to study a combination of both European and English History.

Entry requirements

Applicants should have five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English and maths..

What you will learn

  • You'll study British political and social history from 1851 to 1964.
  • You'll examine the rise and fall of the Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany from 1918 to 1945.
  • You'll plan and research an independent coursework topic spanning at least 100 years.
  • You'll construct and defend a historical argument using primary and secondary sources.
  • You'll develop skills in analysing historical evidence and evaluating competing interpretations.
  • You'll practise extended academic writing to examination standard.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Farnham College, covering the two taught units and supporting your independent coursework. Assessment is through written examinations for the Britain and Germany units, and a coursework submission for the third unit. The coursework is independently researched and must present a clear historical argument supported by sufficient sources.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Farnham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Paralegal: analytical and research skills are directly relevant.
  • Civil Service administrator: history graduates are well regarded in public sector roles.
  • Archivist or records manager: working with historical documents and collections.
  • Journalist or researcher: strong writing and evidence-evaluation skills apply.
  • Museum or heritage assistant: supporting collections, education, and public engagement.
  • Teaching assistant: a stepping stone toward teacher training in humanities.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) History: the natural next step; this A Level is a standard entry requirement for history degrees at UK universities.
  • BA (Hons) Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE): combines well with the analytical skills developed here.
  • BA (Hons) Law: history A Level is widely accepted for law degree entry.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma (Humanities): an alternative university entry route if you decide to return to study later.
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