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Highworth Grammar School

History A level

Highworth Grammar School

Highworth Grammar School, Maidstone Road, Ashford, TN24 8UD

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Social Sciences

Available start dates

Available start dates

Sunday, 01 September 2024
Highworth Grammar School
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
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Application Instructions

***** Please note, applications have now closed for September 2026 Sixth Form Admissions *****


Applications Open - Midday, 9 January 2026

Applications Close - Midday, 6 February 2026

School Entry Requirements: -

As a basic entry requirement to join our Sixth Form, you must have achieved at least 6 GCSE subjects at Grade 6 or above including:

at least a Grade 5 in English

at least a Grade 5 in Mathematics

and the specific entry requirements for each of your subjects.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices ***Now Closed***

Course Summary

You will need a broad and enthusiastic interest in the political, social and economic developments which have helped to shape Britain and the Modern World. You should also enjoy studying a range of different historical periods and individuals.

Course Details

You will study three topics. The first is a thematic breadth study that charts German history from 1918–1989, with a historiographical focus on Hitler’s foreign policy and its culpability in causing the Second World War. In addition, students will explore the rise and fall of Fascism in Italy between 1911 and 1946. In both cases, you will need to investigate political, economic and social change and analyse why Fascist dictatorships formed with such success in Europe during the first part of the 20th century. You will also need to study the actions and characteristics of the Fascist dictators Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler. The focus of the third unit of study centres on British history and the protest and rebellion that developed during the Tudor period. In particular, you will consider the differing types of rebellion that came about as a result of the question of succession, religion, economic issues, Mary Queen of Scots and Ireland.

You will complete a coursework unit that focuses on a historical controversy related to your studies. In this case, it will be the Holocaust. This coursework assignment is designed to test your historical skills and understanding and will challenge you to consider and critique a range of different interpretations.


How will it be delivered and assessed?

Either Option 1:
  • One examination paper with a focus on Germany and West Germany between 1918 and 1989
  • One examination paper with a focus on the rise and fall of Fascism in Italy between 1911 and 1946
  • One examination paper with a focus on rebellion and disorder under the Tudors
  • One extended coursework task that will be completed as a part of your Year 13 studies

Or Option 2:

One examination paper with a focus on Britain, 1625–1701: conflict, revolution and settlement
  • One examination paper with a focus on Russia in revolution, 1894–1924
  • One examination paper with a focus on The Golden Age of Spain, 1474–1598
  • One extended coursework task that will be completed as a part of your Year 13 studies

Entry requirements

It is expected that students wishing to take this course will have achieved at least Grade 6 in GCSE History.

Additional information

https://www.highworth.kent.sch.uk/214/subject-pages/subject/25/history

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