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Free Level 3 IB History Higher Level Course in Sevenoaks

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyIB
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About this course

Free Level 3 IB History Higher Level Course in Sevenoaks. Classes run at Knole Academy, full-time during the day over two years. You'll study global history, exploring events and movements that shaped the modern world. The course builds on the foundation skills from Key Stage 3 and 4, developing your ability to ask historical questions, analyse evidence, and construct arguments. To join, you'll need at least five GCSE grades at 9 to 5, including English and Maths, plus a grade 6 in English or History. You'll complete the IB History Higher Level Certificate.

Who this course is for

Students studying this 2 year course will study a global history, looking at aspects of world history which have a direct impact on the modern world.

Throughout the progress of the course, students of IB history will become more curious of the past, asking questions and wanting to seek answers; the foundation skills that they have learnt through their key stage 3 and 4 teaching will set them up with an excellent grounding for their further study in years 12 and 13.

Communication will become a key part of the students’ work in IB history and, with continuing development, this vital life skill for the students will serve them well as they look to move onto further education at university or employment.

Entry requirements

Minimum of five 9-5 grades in GCSE examinations including English and Maths. Students are expected to have a grade 6 in English or History.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore global history and its impact on the modern world.
  • You'll analyse primary and secondary historical sources.
  • You'll construct and defend historical arguments in writing.
  • You'll develop critical thinking by questioning causes and consequences of events.
  • You'll study thematic and regional topics across different periods and places.
  • You'll build research skills to investigate historical questions independently.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons, discussion, and guided research. Assessment for the IB History Higher Level includes written examinations and an internal assessment: a historical investigation you research and write independently. The internal assessment counts toward your final grade alongside the external exams sat at the end of the two-year course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Knole Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Researcher: gathering and analysing information for organisations
  • Journalist: reporting and investigating stories with a factual grounding
  • Civil servant: policy and administrative roles across government departments
  • Archivist: managing and preserving historical records and documents
  • Teacher: working toward a history teaching career in schools
  • Paralegal: supporting legal teams with research and case preparation

What you could study next

  • BA History or related degree: the IB History Higher Level qualification is recognised by UK universities for entry to undergraduate programmes in history, politics, international relations, and law.
  • BA Politics or International Relations: builds directly on the global and thematic focus of the course.
  • Foundation Year in Humanities: an option if you want to broaden your subject base before specialising at degree level.
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