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GCE A Level in Politics

at Hinchingbrooke School, Huntingdon · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionStrong standard2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course will give you valuable insights into the world of political ideas, processes and key institutions. There can be no better time to study Politics due to the rapidity of change in the world. The loss of confidence in governments in the West and the rise of populist political movements, the breakdown of governments in the Middle East, and Brexit, are all events which point to a crisis in domestic and international politics and have and will continue to touch our lives. A successful student of Politics will leave the course with a developing knowledge of both domestic and international Issues and will have the skills necessary to make effective contributions to future political debates.

What you need to get on

Minimum Sixth Form Entry Requirement are Five 5s. For this course: GCSE grade 5 in English Language or Literature

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

  • Hinchingbrooke School

    Brampton Road, Huntingdon, PE29 3BN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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