Humanities & Social Sciences

A-Level History

Learn from the Past

A-Level History develops analytical and argumentative skills through the study of significant periods and events. Source analysis and essay writing are central to historical study.

One-to-one 90-minute lessons online: $100 for a single lesson, or $95 a lesson in the 20-lesson package.

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What each year covers

A typical course order. Unit names, the papers and how the AS relates to the full A Level differ by board, so lessons follow your board's specification.

First year (AS content)

Typically covered:

Breadth Study
Depth Study

Second year

Typically covered:

Themes in Breadth
Historical Investigation (NEA)

Exam boards we tutor History for

Tell us your board and specification on the intro call, and lessons, past papers and mark schemes follow it.

AQAPearson EdexcelOCRCambridge International

How it is assessed

Written papers; how many, and their length, depend on the board. Graded A Level A*–E; AS Level A–E (a–e at Cambridge).

Coursework or non-exam assessment in some boards' specifications

Key Topics

Source analysis and evaluation
Historical interpretation
Essay argumentation
Causation and consequence
Change and continuity
Significance assessment
Independent research skills

University Pathways

Where This Subject Can Take You

Degree courses that A-Level History is often taken for. Entry requirements are set by each university.

HistoryPoliticsLawInternational RelationsArchaeologyJournalismMuseum Studies

What History lessons work on

One-to-one lessons, live online, planned around your board, your school's pace and your exam dates.

Essay structure practice

Source analysis training

NEA research guidance

Historiographical understanding

Exam technique development

Period-specific knowledge building

Study tips for History

Read widely beyond the textbook

Learn to structure arguments effectively

Practice source analysis regularly

Understand different historical interpretations

Start NEA research early and plan carefully

A-Level History: lessons, prices and how to start

One-to-one lessons are 90 minutes, live online. Prices are set per program, so they are the same for every A Level subject.

A-Level History one-to-one tutoring packages
Package	Price	Per 90-minute lesson	Buy
Single lesson	$100	Per lesson: $100	Buy a lesson
10 lessons	$970	Per lesson: $97	Buy package
20 lessonsLowest rate	$1,900	Per lesson: $95	Buy package

Group options

There is no open A Level group course. Bring 3 or more students together and we open a private group course for you. The A Level private group is priced per student by how many subjects you take, with 30 hours of live lessons in each: 1 subject (30 hours) $1,150, 2 subjects (60 hours) $2,150, 3 subjects (90 hours) $3,000 and 4 subjects (120 hours) $3,900.

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How do you start?

Request a free intro call: it is a conversation about your goals and timeline, not a lesson or a test. On the free intro call we look at your current A Level level and your goals — a recent score report or a piece of marked work helps — and the study plan is built from there, before you pay for anything. The intro call is a conversation, not a lesson or a test.

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Refunds

Not satisfied after your first private lesson? Full (100%) refund. We do not offer free trial lessons. Payment is required before your first lesson. No score is guaranteed. Full terms.

A-Level History — Frequently Asked Questions

What is covered in each year of A-Level History?

In a typical course order the first year covers Breadth Study and Depth Study, and the second covers Themes in Breadth and Historical Investigation (NEA). The papers, their weighting and how the AS relates to the full A Level differ by board, so lessons follow your board's specification. Second-year content builds on the first, which is why gaps left in the first year tend to surface later.

What does A-Level History cover?

Across the two years the course covers 4 units: Breadth Study, Depth Study, Themes in Breadth and Historical Investigation (NEA). Unit names and grouping vary by board.

How long does A-Level History tutoring take?

It depends on where you are starting. Students working alongside school through the year often take one lesson a week; students revising for a resit or repairing one part of the course usually work in a shorter, more intensive block. Which suits you is agreed on the free intro call.