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GCE A Level in Government and Politics

at Springwood High School, King's Lynn · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

If you're interested in world and UK 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

To gain a place in the Sixth Form all students will ideally have at least grade 4 in both an English and Maths and at least three other GCSEs, or Level 2 qualifications, at grade 5 or above. Additional subject criteria: Grade 5 in English Language and in a Humanities subject.

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

  • Springwood Sixth Form

    QUEENSWAY, KING'S LYNN, PE30 4AW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · KING'S LYNN
  • 1 September 2027 · KING'S LYNN

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