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GCE A Level in Politics

at Sacred Heart Catholic School, London · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Politics is the study of power and participation, and the institutions that exercise power. Over a two year period, you will study three components: Component 1 UK Politics and Political Ideas: Our role as citizens in the democratic process; the role and value of elections and referendums; how political parties operate; the role of pressure groups in a democracy; the core ideologies which shape our beliefs. Component 2 UK Government: The British Constitution; the functions of the Government; Parliament; the judiciary and human rights. Component 3 Global Politics: Sovereignty; Globalisation; Global Governance; the European Union

What you need to get on

Studying A level Politics requires an ability to analyse, evaluate and construct written arguments. A Level 6 or above is required from two of the following: English Language, English Literature, History, Geography or Religious Studies.

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

  • Sacred Heart Catholic School

    Camberwell New Road, London, SE5 0RP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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