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GCE A Level in Politics

at The Blue School, Wells · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course is for students who want to take up the study of Politics at A Level. It involves a significant amount of research, reading and writing, and requires you to take an interest in contemporary political developments by following the news. It's a good combination with most other subjects you can study at A level.

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs at grade 4+ and a grade 5 or above in a GCSE 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

Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Wells

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