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GCE A Level in Politics

at Great Western Academy · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level22 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

n this course students will explore the nature of politics and how people engage in the political process in the UK; including the study of democracy and participation, political parties, electoral systems and voting behaviour and the media. The course also covers three core political idea of liberalism, conservatism and socialism. The first year will focus on UK Government and Politics, whilst the second year will look at different international political systems and Global Politics.

What you need to get on

GCSE English grade 5

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

  • Great Western Academy

    GREAT WESTERN ACADEMY WILLIAM MORRIS WAY, SWINDON, SN25 2PP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · SWINDON

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