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GCE A Level in Politics

at Q3 Academy Great Barr, Birmingham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A Level Politics is an incredibly interesting subject, encompassing many important skills and knowledge that you will keep for life. Being able to write effective essays that convey a point of view and backing that with evidence is an incredible skill to have for later in life. Whether you go to university, an apprenticeship or employment, evidence-based writing is a skill that many employers look for and will be a credit to your skillset at university. In the ever evolving modern world, Politics is having a vital impact on our lives and us as citizens, such as voting in elections and participating in how the country you live in is shaped and governed. The best way to learn about topics that directly impact your life is to study A Level Politics.

What you need to get on

Requires minimum grade 5 in GCSE History (if GCSE History has not been studied then minimum grade 5 is required 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

  • Q3 Academy

    Wilderness Lane, Birmingham, B43 7SD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Birmingham

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