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Start Date: 2 September 2024
Attendance: Full Time
Location: King's Cross Centre
Most suitable for: 16 - 18, Adults
Duration: 1 Year
Level: Level 3
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ABOUT THE COURSE

Studying History allows you to utilise skills in analysing, researching, communicating and problem-solving. You will develop an understanding of historical terms, concepts and skills, allowing you to understand how events in the past have influenced the world around us today.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Topics covered can include:

  • Britain from 1783-1853 during an 'Age of Revolution': examining the protests, reactions and reforms in this period including a focus on the role of Peel as Prime Minister
  • Germany from 1919-1963: examining the nature of change in German political and social life making the transition from democracy to dictatorship and eventually division into 2 states
  • Civil Rights in the USA from 1865 to 1992: examining African Americans, Native Americans, Trade Unions and women, examining how progress was made during this time period; there is a special focus on Black Power and on civil rights during the 'gilded age'

You will also undertake an independent investigation, which is an extended essay on any topic of your own choice.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

For applicants who are under the age of 18, the standard A Level programme is recommended. However, applicants aged 18 and over will be considered for the A Level Intensive course if they have already proven a record of achievement at A level or an equivalent level 3 qualification e.g. Grade D achieved in A Levels

To study this A Level Intensive, you will need:

  • A proven track record of achievement at A level or an equivalent level 3 qualification e.g. Grade D achieved in previous A Levels
  • Three GCSEs at grade 5 or above including English Language and Maths, plus two further GCSEs at grade 4
  • If your English Language GCSE is at grade 5, one of your three GCSEs at grade 5 or above must be a literary subject (e.g. English Literature, History, Business Studies, Sociology, Geography)
  • Admission onto this course is subject to passing an entrance test set at AS level
  • A reference from your previous school/college

All applicants must take an entry test and have an interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

During the year there will be formal internal assessments which you will need to pass in order to be entered into the final exams. There is an examined coursework element that you will complete by March and two public written examinations.

WHAT WILL IT COST?

School Leavers


If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August prior to the start date of your course and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your programme then your study with us will be free. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

Adults - Level 3

If you will be aged 19 to 23 prior to the start date of your course, and do not already have a full Level 3 qualification, you may be eligible for a Level 3 entitlement, in which case your study with us will be free. If you are older, or already have a Level 3, we have many other Level 3 courses that are also free to study. Otherwise, you will have to pay the fees yourself or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

WHAT CAN I DO AFTER?

A Levels are widely regarded as the standard entry qualification for top universities in the UK, and the rest of the world. Many of our students go onto study for a degree at the university of their choice, with some choosing to progress into apprenticeships or other employment.

WHERE STUDENTS PROGRESS TO AFTER THIS COURSE

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of people went into Higher Education after completing the course

MEET SOME OF THE TEACHERS

Ling Chung

Ling joined Westminster Kingsway College in October 2022 on the full-time permanent staff. She began her teaching journey in 2012 and spent six years working as a supply teacher with fifty different schools in the UK. She also spent five years teaching in a FE college in London delivering Functional Skills Maths, GCSE Maths and A Level mainly to year 2 students covering the Pure Maths, Statistics and Mechanics contents.


Emma Graham

Emma joined Westminster Kingsway College (WestKing) in 2019. She started her career in education in 2014 when she worked as a Maths Specialist Teaching Assistant. After completing her PGCE the following year, she taught Maths in a variety of secondary schools across London over the next three years.

Emma has been teaching at WestKing for the last four years, where she enjoys working as a team, collaborating with colleagues, and interacting with independent-minded, mature students in the classroom. She is enthusiastic about using technology to enhance engagement in lessons through interactive activities, using platforms like Nearpod.

At WestKing she has taught Functional Skills classes from Entry 1 up to Level 1, including ESOL learners, as well as GCSE Maths. Emma also has a keen interest in Science and has recently completed a Certificate of Higher Education in Life Sciences for Subjects Allied to Medicine at Birkbeck, University of London.


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