Free Level 3 IB History Higher Level Course in Dartford. Classes run at The Leigh Academy, full-time during the day over two years. You'll study human experience, social and cultural institutions, and the forces that shape societies across time. The course develops your ability to analyse historical theories, evaluate arguments, and think critically about individuals and society. To join, you'll need at least five GCSEs at grades 4 to 9, including grade 5 or above in English Language or Literature and grade 6 in History. You'll complete the IB History Higher Level Certificate.
Who this course is for
In History IB, students have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and explore the following;
Encourage the systematic and critical study of: human experience and behaviour; physical, economic and social environments; the history and development of social and cultural institutions
Develop in the student the capacity to identify, to analyse critically and to evaluate theories, concepts and arguments about the nature and activities of the individual and society
Enable the student to collect, describe and analyse data used in studies of society, to test hypotheses and interpret complex data and source material
Promote the appreciation of the way in which learning is relevant to both the culture in which the student lives and the culture of other societies
Develop an awareness in the student that human attitudes and opinions are widely diverse and that a study of society requires an appreciation of such diversity
Enable the student to recognize that the content and methodologies of the subject are contestable and that their study requires the toleration of uncertainty
Develop an understanding of, and continuing interest in, the past
Encourage students to engage with multiple perspectives and to appreciate the complex nature of historical concepts, issues, events and developments
Promote international-mindedness through the study of history from more than one region of the world
Develop an understanding of history as a discipline and to develop historical consciousness including a sense of chronology and context, and an understanding of different historical perspectives
Develop key historical skills, including engaging effectively with sources
Increase students understanding of themselves and of contemporary society by encouraging reflection on the past.
Entry requirements
5+ GCSE 9-4 grades
Grade 5 in English Language or Literature
Grade 6 in History
What you will learn
You'll examine human behaviour and the physical, economic and social environments that shape it.
You'll analyse historical theories and concepts about individuals and society.
You'll evaluate arguments critically, weighing evidence from different perspectives.
You'll explore the development of social and cultural institutions across different periods.
You'll build skills in structured historical writing and extended essay work.
You'll develop independent research skills through source analysis and investigation.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom teaching, discussion, and guided study. Assessment for the IB History Higher Level includes written examinations and an internal assessment based on a historical investigation. The internal assessment requires you to research a historical question and produce a written analysis. External examinations test your knowledge and essay-writing skills across the topics covered in the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Leigh Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Researcher: gather and analyse information for organisations or media
Archivist: manage and preserve historical records and documents
Museum assistant: support collections, exhibitions and public engagement
Civil Service administrator: policy research and public sector work
Journalist: investigate and report on current and historical events
Paralegal: support legal teams with research and case preparation
Teacher (with further training): history teaching in schools
What you could study next
BA (Hons) History: the natural next step at university, building directly on IB Higher Level study.
BA (Hons) Politics and History: combines historical analysis with contemporary political theory.
BA (Hons) International Relations: draws on the global perspectives developed in IB History.
BA (Hons) Law: suits learners who developed strong analytical and argument skills on this course.
