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GCE A Level in History

at Maidstone Grammar School, Maidstone · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

To study History, you need an interest in the world around you, an enquiring mind and the ability to weigh up different evidence or arguments. You do not need GCSE History to study A Level History. However, you may find it helpful as A Level builds on skills developed at GCSE such as the communication of historical knowledge, ability to analyse historical sources and awareness of different historical interpretations and perspectives. In Y12, students have 2 teachers; one will prepare them for an exam on Britain 1785-1870: Democracy, Protest and Reform, including an historical investigation into the reasons for the abolition of the slave trade. The other will be a study of the Unification of Italy 1830-1870. Both exams are assessed by a combination of essay and source based questions. In Y13, students develop further their breadth and depth of understanding of History, with an exam on Germany 1871-1990: United, Divided and Reunited. Also, students will research and produce a 3,000-4,000 word coursework essay on the Radicalisation of the Third Reich 1935-39. This assignment will be excellent preparation for University assignments that many students go on to experience. Why do History A Level at MGS? The department has a great deal of expertise; teachers are enthusiastic and thoroughly professional. History A Level in general is a respected subject, regarded as a heavy-weight subject which promotes and develops many wide-ranging skills useful in many HE Courses/areas of work. It

What you need to get on

To study this course, you should have at least a Grade 6 at GCSE. Also, at least Grade 5 in GCSE Maths and English.

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 Grammar School

    BARTON ROAD, MAIDSTONE, ME15 7BT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · MAIDSTONE

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