Ancient History
Queen Mary's College - Hampshire
01256417500
Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke, RG21 3HF
Course summary

At Queen Mary’s College, we take pride in being the only institution in the area offering Ancient History as an A Level option. Our unique approach places emphasis on the historical usefulness and reliability of ancient sources rather than solely focusing on artistic or literary aspects. By the end of the course, you will be adept at constructing fluent and persuasive arguments, analysing sources to gather evidence, evaluating competing historical interpretations, and formulating independent conclusions based on solid evidence. History A Level equips you with transferable skills that will prove invaluable in any career path or university degree. Whether you aspire to pursue history at university level, engage in related disciplines, or apply your skills in the professional world, the course empowers you to write persuasively, think critically, and analyse text and data with precision.

Entry requirements

5 or more GCSEs graded 4/5 or above including English Language, and ideally, Maths.

How you'll be assessed

Assessment in this course is 100% examination-based.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityHampshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressCliddesden Road, Basingstoke, RG21 3HF