History (A Level)

Applications Open: Thursday 20 November 2025

Applications Close: Friday 13 February 2026

How to Apply:

Apply via Applicaa using this link - https://sstmaidstone.applicaa.com/sixthform

Internal Students: You will have already received your login details.

External students: You will need to create an account, by clicking 'Start New Application'.

Entry Requirements:

All students need to meet the following criteria to gain a place in Year 12 at The School of Science and Technology Maidstone:

• Achieve 32 points across their eight best GCSE subjects
• A minimum grade 4 in Mathematics and English (Language or Literature)
• Meet the subject entry requirements for the course they wish to study (click here for detailed curriculum information)

A Level History at SST, builds on your understanding of the past through experiencing a broad & balanced course of study. The advanced study of History will further develop your interest & enthusiasm for the discipline by understanding its intrinsic value & significance it holds in helping you understand the current world. A Level History compliments future studies in the Arts, Anthropology, Humanities, Social Sciences, & Law faculties at university. Experience of independent research & critical analysis skills are looked upon favourably by a wide range of employers, for example those in Journalism, Psychology, Philosophy, Economics, Law, Politics & Diplomacy, Social Care, Archaeology & Museum curation. 

Externally assessed at the end of the two ...

Grade 6 or above in GCSE History and a gra...

This will be discussed in further detail during the induction process