GCE A Level in Politics
at Chilwell School, Nottingham · school or sixth form
What the college says
The politics course will enable students to fully understand political theory and it application in both Britain and America. It is an engaging, relevant and controversial subject that will cover news and current affairs whilst developing research and debating skills. Students will study political theory, including Liberalism, Conservatism and Socialism. The ideas of theorists like John Locke and Mary Wollstonecraft will be analysed as well as contemporary thinkers like Betty Friedan. We will examine how politics works in practice in both the UK and USA.
What you need to get on
The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.
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
Chilwell School
Queens Road, Chilwell, NG9 5AL
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Chilwell
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