Extended Project
at Langdon Park Community School, London · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail
What the college says
If you're interested in UK and global current affairs, enjoy lively debate and are fascinated by the drama of Westminster, then politics A level is for you. You don't need to have studied the subject at GCSE but an interest in history and good literacy skills will be of benefit for this course. You might be heading for a career in central or local government, law, journalism or political research, though Politics A level will give you transferable skills which are useful in a wide range of careers. Politics combines well with other arts, humanities and social science subjects such as history, English, sociology and economics.
What you need to get on
4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
How you are assessed
Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.
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
Langdon Park School
BRIGHT STREET, LONDON, E14 0RZ
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