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GCE A Level in Politics

at St Paul'S Catholic School, Milton Keynes · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

“One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors” Plato Politics is all around us and affects our everyday lives in a variety of ways, some of which are clear and obvious, others less so. The A-Level course looks at the politics of The United Kingdom and the United States of America. We will investigate the politics of both countries at a regional, national and international level. In addition, we will examine and evaluate the main political ideologies that underpin global political thought and policies. We do not try to come up with definitive answers to a range of key themes but the course endeavours to develop the ability to identify and frame the important questions to allow a better understanding of the context and scope of modern politics.

What you need to get on

34 points minimum. GCSEs must include a minimum Grade 4 in English, and a minimum Grade 4 in History or Geography or RE.

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

  • St Paul's Catholic School

    Phoenix Drive Leadenhall, Milton Keynes, MK6 5EN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Milton Keynes

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