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GCE A Level in Politics

at Greenshaw High School, Sutton · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

We do not always like politicians and the decisions that governments make, but the business of politics touches every aspect of our lives. Whilst we might criticise governments for some of their policies, it is certainly better than having no government at all. Society would not function without an elected body to decide, for example, what taxes will be levied, how those taxes will be spent on services like health and education or how the country will be defended. No matter whether government makes you feel angry or reassured, it is vital to have a knowledge of how the whole process of an elected government works. This popular A Level gives you the knowledge to understand how political participation and government work, in the UK and the USA and an opportunity to look at the political philosophies behind ideologies. The course is designed to encourage students to develop their critical thinking skills and enhance their ability to interpret, evaluate and comment on the nature of politics.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 (or higher) in GCSE English or History.

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

  • Greenshaw High School

    Grennell Road, Sutton, SM1 3DY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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