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gcse to a-level history

heyy, I'm about to finish year 11 and I'm starting to slightly regret not taking History. I want to know if it'll be too difficult for me to start taking History again in year 12 or if it'll be manageable.

Reply 1

Hi! What subjects do you currently take and how do you feel about GCSE English?

Reply 2

Original post by SharlLeglerg16
Hi! What subjects do you currently take and how do you feel about GCSE English?

I am currently doing maths, English, global perspectives, business, biology, ict, French and environmental management. So far I am doing quite well in English so I would say I'm quite strong

Reply 3

Original post by nicostudy
I am currently doing maths, English, global perspectives, business, biology, ict, French and environmental management. So far I am doing quite well in English so I would say I'm quite strong

i could see global perspectives really helping you out, and if your finding English ok (especially lit) then, as a strong writer, you should be ok! I'm year 13 and just finished the coursework, the AQA coursework isn't great but give it a go if its something your passionate about. Happy to give you a hand if any of our modules align if you need it

Reply 4

i could see global perspectives really helping you out, and if your finding English ok (especially lit) then, as a strong writer, you should be ok! I'm year 13 and just finished the coursework, the AQA coursework isn't great but give it a go if its something your passionate about. Happy to give you a hand if any of our modules align if you like

Reply 5

Global Perspectives is a weird subject I've not heard of before. In any event, that subject and the range of subjects you do study should help you out. Also, you don't really need a GCSE in history to study it in college.

Reply 6

Original post by SharlLeglerg16
i could see global perspectives really helping you out, and if your finding English ok (especially lit) then, as a strong writer, you should be ok! I'm year 13 and just finished the coursework, the AQA coursework isn't great but give it a go if its something your passionate about. Happy to give you a hand if any of our modules align if you need it

thank you so much!

Reply 7

Original post by JDINCINERATOR
Global Perspectives is a weird subject I've not heard of before. In any event, that subject and the range of subjects you do study should help you out. Also, you don't really need a GCSE in history to study it in college.

yeah it's also a new subject for our school.. but thank you!!

Reply 8

Original post by nicostudy
heyy, I'm about to finish year 11 and I'm starting to slightly regret not taking History. I want to know if it'll be too difficult for me to start taking History again in year 12 or if it'll be manageable.

i would not recommend i did gcse history and i find a-level history to be hell the content is too much its horrible

Reply 9

Original post by cosmias
i would not recommend i did gcse history and i find a-level history to be hell the content is too much its horrible

alright 😭, thank you for your response!

Reply 10

Original post by nicostudy
alright 😭, thank you for your response!

if youre really passionate about it then go for it obvs !! but i am just having a terrible time atm

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