Free Level 3 IB History Higher Level Course in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Classes run at Skinners' Kent Academy, full-time during the day. This two-year course covers the IB History Higher Level qualification, studied alongside your other IB Diploma subjects. You'll explore historical events, movements, and ideas at an advanced level, developing skills in analysis, essay writing, and source evaluation. To join, you'll need at least a grade 4 in GCSE English and Maths, plus three other GCSEs at grades 4 to 9. You'll also need a grade 6 in History, or a grade 5 in English if you didn't take History.
Who this course is for
New learner
Entry requirements
Minimum of GCSE grade 4 (G4) in English and Mathematics plus 3 other GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C)
Plus: Grade 6 in History or 5 in English (if History was not taken)
What you will learn
You'll analyse significant historical events and their causes and consequences.
You'll evaluate primary and secondary sources critically.
You'll compare historical developments across different regions and time periods.
You'll develop your understanding of historiography and how historians interpret the past.
You'll complete an internal assessment through independent historical investigation.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom lessons, discussion, and guided reading. Assessment includes written examinations and an internally assessed historical investigation. The investigation is a piece of independent research you carry out on a topic of your choice. External exams are set and marked by the IB. Your teacher will assess the internal investigation, which is then moderated externally.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Skinners' Kent 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
Journalist: report on current events with strong analytical writing skills
Civil servant: policy research and public administration roles
Archivist: manage and preserve historical records and documents
Teacher: progress to a teaching qualification and teach history
Museum assistant: support collections, exhibitions, and public engagement
What you could study next
BA History or a related humanities degree: the IB History Higher Level Certificate is recognised by UK universities as part of the full IB Diploma for undergraduate entry.
BA Politics, International Relations, or Law: strong options if you want to build on the analytical and essay skills developed in this course.
Foundation Year in Humanities: if you want more preparation before a full degree programme.
