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Free A Level History in Grimsby

CostFREE
Duration18 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 GCE A Level in History Course in Grimsby. Classes run at Havelock Academy, full-time during the day. You'll need 4 to 5 GCSEs including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above to enrol. The course takes 18 months and covers historical periods, sources, and analytical writing at depth. The Pearson Edexcel GCE A Level in History qualification is well regarded by universities and employers across a wide range of fields.

Who this course is for

If you're thinking about a career in health and social care but not ready to commit entirely to a purely work related course, the National Extended Certificate gives you an introduction to the sector whilst allowing you to study other subjects alongside it. Equivalent in size to one A Level, if you take it as part of a programme of study that includes other work related or academic Level 3 qualifications it can help you to move on to to a wide range of higher education and training opportunities.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll analyse historical events, periods, and turning points in depth.
  • You'll evaluate primary and secondary sources critically.
  • You'll construct extended written arguments supported by evidence.
  • You'll compare historical interpretations and assess their validity.
  • You'll develop research skills across different eras and themes.
  • You'll understand cause, consequence, change, and continuity as historical concepts.

How you will learn

You'll study in classroom sessions at Havelock Academy, with teacher-led lessons, discussion, and independent research. Assessment is through written examinations and a coursework component. The coursework involves an independently researched historical investigation. Examinations are sat at the end of the course and assess your knowledge, source analysis, and essay-writing skills.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Havelock Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Researcher: gathering and analysing information for organisations
  • Paralegal: supporting solicitors with case preparation and legal research
  • Civil Service administrator: policy research and public sector administration
  • Journalist: writing and investigating stories for print or digital media
  • Archivist or museum assistant: cataloguing and preserving historical records
  • Teacher (with further training): secondary school history teaching
  • Policy analyst: researching and advising on public policy decisions

What you could study next

A Level 3 GCE A Level in History qualification opens the door to undergraduate study. A BA in History, Politics, Law, or International Relations are common next steps. If you're interested in teaching, a History degree followed by a PGCE leads to qualified teacher status. For law, many students use History A Level as a foundation before applying to an LLB programme.

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