A Level - History L3
at MidKent College, Gillingham · college
What the college says
If your heart is set on studying A-Levels and would like an environment that is different from the traditional school environment, then A-Levels at MidKent College could be your perfect next step. Based at our Sixth Form Centre in Maidstone, you will be taught by specialist lecturers who will support you to gain the qualifications, skills and confidence to progress to university-level study, an apprenticeship, or into employment. You will study three A-Levels over a two-year period. Please confirm your preferred A-Level subjects through the application process. (Within the A-Level application process, please read the information for all the subjects you are interested in studying prior to applying, once you are ready to apply – choose 1 of your choices- at this point you will see two sets of drop-down boxes to choose your remaining 2 subjects.) History (Awarding Body: Pearson Edexcel) A-Level History is the study of the past, the causes and effects that drive human action. You will learn about the past, how to study it, compare historical sources, study the numerous debates about past events and how to craft your own arguments. You will study a breadth of British History and comprehend the change and continuity of British History. You will go onto study a key event in European History and study it in depth to grasp the many interpretations and arguments. Alongside this you will develop and study independently a key historical event of the 20th Century developing independent s
What you need to get on
5 GCSEs at grades 4 and above including English and maths and history.
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Maidstone Campus
Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, ME16 8AQ
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Maidstone
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