The choice of A Level History pathways at Cirencester College gives you the power to shape your own journey through the past. From medieval kingdoms to modern revolutions, each route offers rich content, expert teaching, and the opportunity to develop critical skills that open doors to ambitious futures. Cirencester College gives you the chance to study periods completely different from those you covered at GCSE. You’ll deepen your understanding of how societies change, challenge established interpretations and explore fresh historical perspectives.
A Level History is a rigorous, discussion-led course designed for curious students who want to explore the defining moments of British and international history. You will investigate political upheavals and ideological conflicts: forces that have shaped modern society, and build analytical thinking, argumentation, and research skills along the way.
Studying A Level History is excellent preparation for university, supporting entry into a wide range of degree courses. It also provides a strong foundation for careers in fields such as law, journalism, media, politics, and the wider humanities.
A Level History at Cirencester is an exciting, varied, and challenging course that broadens your understanding of the world we live in, with links to a broad range of subjects from the sciences to sociology to law and across humanities.
