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A-Level Politics

at Carmel College, St. Helens · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Politics is an exciting subject because the vast majority of people do have political opinions, even if they think that they are 'not political'! It is also perhaps the most contemporary academic subject because of its newsworthy nature. If you watch any news bulletin there are usually one or two items that are either directly or indirectly connected to politics, i.e. the economy, education, war in Afghanistan, the health service etc. Of course there are differences of opinion on these matters and this is what actually makes it such an intriguing subject to study.

What you need to get on

Students should be aged 16 to 18 years old. You will need grade 5 in GCSE English Language.

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

  • CARMEL COLLEGE

    Prescot Road, ST. HELENS, WA10 3AG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · ST. HELENS

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