A Level History

Applications Open: - 3rd November 2025

Applications Close: - On-going

Entry Requirements: - Please check with school website for entry to different Pathways

To choose your courses you must follow these guidelines:

4 x Level 3 courses

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2 x Level 2 courses plus English/Maths resit if required

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A combination of Level 3/Level 2 and A Levels dependent on GCSE qualifications

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

A-Level History enables students to develop their interest in and enthusiasm for history and an understanding of its intrinsic value and significance in society today. Students will acquire an understanding of different identities within society and an appreciation of aspects such as social, cultural, religious and ethnic diversity. The course will help students to improve as effective and independent learners, and as critical and reflective thinkers with curious and enquiring minds. It will support students to develop the ability to ask relevant and significant questions about the past and to research them, as well as aiding them to organise and communicate their historical knowledge and understanding in different ways, arguing a case and reaching substantiated judgements.

Paper 1: Britain, c1785–c1870: Democracy, Protest and Reform (30%)

Paper 2: The Unification of Germany, c1840–71 (20%)

Unit 3: Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485–1603 (30%)

Non- exam assessment: (20%)

Grade 9-4 in at least 5 GCSEs including English and Maths (with a minimum of Grade 5 in History being essential).

This intellectually rigorous course is an excellent way for students to develop highly sought after and transferable skills. These include being able to effectively communicate complex ideas, the ability to research, analyse and evaluate information, both orally and in writing, and the capacity to make substantiated judgements, all whilst developing independent work skills.