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GCE A Level in Physical Education

at Beaumont School, St. Albans · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull timeFree

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

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

  • Beaumont School

    Austen Way, St. Albans, AL4 0XB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · St. Albans

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