Award
A level
Course Level
Level 3
Duration
2 years full-time
Entry
September
Fees
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Our sixth form centre is brand-new for the city of Birmingham and the surrounding areas
Access to our vast university e-learning resources to give you the edge when completing your course
"Those who don't know history are doomed to repeat it." - Edmund Burke
History is a vibrant subject that can teach us much about human social, political and technological development, and can help us make change for the better.
Events in the past have, after all, changed the make-up of regions and often caused tensions, creating government and societal systems that have lasted generations beyond when they started. And all of it affects each person alive today.
Through the study of A-level History at our sixth form centre, you will explore the achievements and struggles that have led us to the societies in which we now live, developing a wide range of skills including the ability to interpret information, to explore different perspectives and to evaluate historical narratives.
Crucially, your study of history will help you to develop skills including research, communication and data analysis and, on completion, you can go onto a degree course, onto an apprenticeship or go directly into industry in a range of careers.
Centre of opportunities
Our sixth form centre taps into the wider university's networks to enhance student opportunities and gives you access to world-class university facilities.
We are creating something unique and special for Birmingham and I am delighted you are considering us for your next steps. Studying A-levels requires discipline and determination, but it is also incredibly rewarding, offering you a deep insight into the subjects you choose to study. Sixth form is also an opportunity for you to discover what’s important to you and how you want to make your mark on the world. Our aim is to support and challenge you through this, while developing your character and widening your horizons so you flourish, professionally and personally.
What will this course prepare you for?
The skills developed through the study of history prepare you for further study and work in a range of fields including education, law, libraries, journalism and business.
Business manager
Average Salary: £50,000
Journalist
Average Salary: £33,000
Lawyer
Average Salary: £50,000
Librarian
Average Salary: £26,000
Researcher
Average Salary: £39,000
Our new sixth form centre
University College Birmingham is to begin offering a range of A-level courses as part of a major multi-million-pound investment in a brand-new sixth form centre.
