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GCE A Level in Politics

at The Appleton School, Benfleet · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Are you interested in: • Who governs the country • Why people vote the way they do • How party leaders are selected • The role of the media in politics • Strengths and weaknesses of different electoral systems • The role of the EU

What you need to get on

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

  • The Appleton School

    Croft Road, Benfleet, SS7 5RN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Benfleet

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