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Do you need GCSE to do A level History?

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stickygotstuck · 23/02/2023 11:33

I had a recent thread about DD's GCSE options. Several posters kindly contributed and the general view was that you could easily do History A level without having done the GCSE.

However, I have spoken to some people since who seem to think that if yhou don't take the GCSE that's that door is closed at at A level.

Which is it?

I'm asking now because, having chosen her options, now DD is not happy with them and is thinking of dropping History.

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Silkandvelvet · 23/02/2023 11:40

It may depend on the requirements of the individual school. In my DDs school, you can do History A Level as long as you get a good GCSE grade in one of the humanities subjects, ie History or Geography.
She didn't do History GSCE, but as she achieved a high enough grade on GCSE Geography, she was allowed to take History at A Level. Probably worth checking with the school /college where she is intending to study A Levels

Sarain · 23/02/2023 11:36

I don't know any sixth form that will let you direct entry into A level history without GCSE history but it's worth looking on the websites and ringing round to see.

Opihr · 23/02/2023 11:34

The admission policy of your chosen sixth form should be on their website, and that should detail their entry requirements. I think it varies by setting.

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