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A Level Politics

at Christ The King Sixth Form College · sixth form college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course aims to explore and make sense of the political process in the UK. You will study: the political systems in the UK - looking at structures of authority and power; how parliament attempts to hold the executive to account; and comparing how they differ from those of other systems. You will consider how political events and issues impact on the political process and government decision making. It is an essential part of the course that students read widely and access a variety of media resources. In the first year, you will study: - Ideas of democracy and participation, as well as examining the representative process - The major institutions of UK government - The impact and desirability of political and constitutional change, including relationships within the EU In the second year, you will study: - Political ideologies, examining the major ideas of Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism and Anarchism - The ideological traditions that have developed out of, or been encouraged in, opposition. These include Feminism, Ecologist, Multiculturalism and Nationalism

What you need to get on

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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

  • Christ the King: St Mary's

    Chislehurst Road, Sidcup, DA14 6BE

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  • Christ the King: Aquinas

    Sprules Road, Brockley, SE4 2NL

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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Sidcup
  • 7 September 2026 · Brockley

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