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A Level Politics

at Stretford Grammar School, Manchester · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level9 monthsFull time

What the college says

SPECIFICATION A Level AQA Government and Politics (7152) OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE To develop the skills: • to comprehend and interpret political information • to critically analyse and evaluate the areas of politics studied • to construct arguments and explanations leading to reasoned conclusions • to identify parallels, connections, similarities and differences between aspects of the areas of politics studied • to construct and communicate arguments and explanations with relevance, clarity and coherence • to use appropriate political vocabulary • to make connections between the different areas of politics studied • to make comparisons across two political systems. SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE COURSE Students will have the opportunity to participate in an overseas visit to America, staying in Washington DC, New York and Philadelphia, as well as a trip to Parliament in London. Lecture trips to Manchester University are also a part of the course, as is the weekly Debate Club.

What you need to get on

Attainment 8 score of 60 (calculated from the best 8 GCSEs), including Maths & English Language to at least grade 5. Students must attain grade 6 in the subjects they will study. Where subjects haven't been studied at GCSE (e.g. Psychology, Economics etc.) then grade 6s in English and or Maths is expected. Students must attain grade 6 in Maths to study Sciences. Where students take more than one of Chemistry, Physics, Maths & Biology we recommend grade 7s in these subjects.

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

  • STRETFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL

    GRANBY ROAD STRETFORD, MANCHESTER, M32 8JB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · MANCHESTER

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