History A Level

Applications Open - 13th October 2025

Applications Close - Not applicable

Entry Requirements - 5 x 4-9 grades, including English and maths. Individual course criteria apply

How to Apply -

External Students Please apply via KentChoices. Please note - after sending your application, you'll receive a welcome email from Applicaa asking for further information. https://www.kentprospectus.co.uk/login.

Internal students - apply via Applicaa - you will receive an email from Applicaa on 27th November, or use the link here - https://abbey.applicaa.com/

Contact ncrouch@abbeyschoolfaversham.co.uk with any questions

Join us for History at The Abbey to have the opportunity to study a fascinating and diverse range of units, from discovering how the modern world was shaped by the British Empire, drawing comparisons between dictators in the 20th century in our Italy and Germany units and developing the research and essay writing skills of an undergraduate as part of the Year 13 coursework.

History is a facilitating subject and is highly valued by Higher Education institutions and employers alike. The research, analysis and evaluation skills developed are easily transferable to professions such as law, business, consultancy, the civil service, MI5 and MI6 and many more. Furthermore, understanding the global historical context adds greater meaning to current affairs in the present day. Skills developed in history also work well along side A level courses such as English, Government and Politics and Business, to mention but a few.

Unit 1

Written examination, lasting 2 hours 15 minutes (60 marks).

● Students answer three questions: one from Section A, one from Section B and one from Section C.

● Sections A and B comprise a choice of essays that assess understanding of the period in breadth (AO1).

● Section C comprises one compulsory question that assesses the ability to analyse and evaluate historical interpretations (AO3).

Unit 2

Written examination, lasting 1 hour 30 minutes (40 marks).

● Students answer two questions: one from Section A and one from Section B.

● Section A comprises one compulsory question for the option studied, based on two sources. It assesses source analysis and evaluation skills (AO2).

● Section B comprises a choice of essays that assess understanding of the period in depth (AO1).

Unit 3

Written examination, lasting 2 hours 15 minutes (60 marks).

● Students answer three questions: one from Section A, one from Section B and one from Section C.

● Section A comprises one compulsory question for the option studied, assessing source analysis and evaluation skills (AO2).

● Section B comprises a choice of essays that assess understanding of the period in depth (AO1).

● Section C comprises a choice of essays that assess understanding of the period in breadth (AO1).

Unit 4 – Coursework

Students complete a single 4000 word assignment on a question set by the teacher on the Cold War

● The assignment will assess the ability to analyse and evaluate historical interpretations (AO3).

5 9-4 GCSEs or equivalent

5 in GCSE History OR Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and Literature if GCSE History not studied.

You could take this course to complement other A-level courses which could lead onto higher education in History or countless other subjects such as English, American Studies, Politics, Archaeology or more general degree courses.

You will also develop the following:

• Investigative skills
• The ability to analyse evidence, develop an argument and justify your views
• A wider historical knowledge.