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GCE A Level in Politics

at Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre, Southport · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level22 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Government and Politics is the study of the means by which we govern ourselves and how the institutions of our democracy function. The course is designed to encourage interest and enthusiasm into political beliefs central to an understanding of the world. This course will provide a structured foundation of political knowledge with an emphasis on contemporary politics and an opportunity to eventually specialise in one chosen area.

What you need to get on

Grade 5 in a related subject (i.e. 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

  • Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre

    Stamford Road, Southport, PR8 4EX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Southport

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