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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.

Course Structure

AS & A2 Level Progression

A-Level courses span two years, with AS Level (Year 12) building foundations and A2 Level (Year 13) developing advanced understanding.

AS Level (Year 12)
40% of A-Level

Foundation units covered:

  • Breadth Study
  • Depth Study
A2 Level (Year 13)
60% of A-Level

Advanced units covered:

  • Themes in Breadth
  • Historical Investigation (NEA)
Exam Board Support

All Major Exam Boards Covered

Our tutors are experts in the specific requirements of each exam board, ensuring you receive targeted preparation aligned with your exact specification.

AQAEdexcelOCRCIE

Assessment Structure

2 Written Papers
Non-Exam Assessment (NEA/Coursework)
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

A-Level History opens doors to prestigious degree programs at Russell Group universities and beyond.

HistoryPoliticsLawInternational RelationsArchaeologyJournalismMuseum Studies
Our Approach

Expert History Tutoring

Personalized 1:1 and small group sessions with experienced A-Level tutors who know what it takes to achieve A* grades.

Essay structure workshops
Source analysis training
NEA research guidance
Historiographical understanding
Exam technique development
Period-specific knowledge building
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Expert Advice

Study Tips for Success

Essential strategies from our experienced A-Level tutors to help you achieve top grades.

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Read widely beyond the textbook

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Learn to structure arguments effectively

3

Practice source analysis regularly

4

Understand different historical interpretations

5

Start NEA research early and plan carefully

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A-Level History — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between AS and A2 in A-Level History?
AS covers Breadth Study and Depth Study, worth 40% of A-Level of the full A-Level. A2 covers Themes in Breadth and Historical Investigation (NEA), worth 60% of A-Level. A2 content assumes the AS material, which is why gaps left at AS tend to surface as A2 problems.
What does A-Level A-Level History cover?
Across AS and A2 the course covers 4 units: Breadth Study, Depth Study, Themes in Breadth and Historical Investigation (NEA).
How long does A-Level A-Level History tutoring take?
It depends on where you are starting. Students working alongside school through the year usually take one session a week; students revising for a resit or repairing a specific module work in a shorter, more intensive block. A first session establishes which.