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GCE A Level in Politics

at Westcliff High School For Girls, Westcliff-On-Sea · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Politics focuses on power and action. Whoever, or whichever, group has power therefore controls society and inevitably us. Consequently we must aim to find out how UK politics and international politics operate. Scrutinizing processes, institutions, parties, prime ministers, nation-states and organizations gains understanding of the world today. You need to have a keen interest in current affairs, a willingness to defend your view against your fellows and an inquisitive character in order to distinguish between fact and politicians’ rhetoric. Good research abilities are essential along with good writing skills. The course will develop your understanding and evaluation of political ideas, influences and processes, and how these are applied to current society. You will also acquire a critical analytical approach to issues and controversies: a skill that will later serve you well at university and in your subsequent career. Furthermore, you will increase your knowledge and understanding of societal structures and institutions along with analysis of international comparisons. Politics will stimulate and challenge your perceptions and evaluation skills.

What you need to get on

GCSE Grade 6 in History or Geography or GCSE Grade 6 in either English Language or English 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

  • Westcliff High School for Girls

    Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 0BS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Westcliff-On-Sea

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