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GCE A Level in Politics

at William De Ferrers School, Chelmsford · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

In year 12, students study UK politics, which includes how democracy works, political parties, voting systems and voter behaviours. Students will also study the workings of UK government, which includes how laws are made, the role of Parliament and the devolution of power to the different regions of the UK. In year 13, the focus of the course shifts to US politics where students are encouraged to compare similarities and differences to the UK system. The course also explore a number of different political philosophies such as socialism, conservatism and liberalism.

What you need to get on

Grade 5 GCSE 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

  • William de Ferrers Academy Sixth Form

    Trinity Square, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5JU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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