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GCE A Level Politics

at Birkenhead High School Academy, Prenton · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The A-level government and politics specification is designed to encourage students to develop their critical thinking skills and enhance their ability to interpret, evaluate and comment on the nature of politics. Students acquire knowledge of the structures of authority and power within the political system of the United Kingdom and are encouraged to think and debate more widely about how other political systems may differ.

What you need to get on

The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.

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

  • Birkenhead High School Academy GDST

    Birkenhead High School For Girls 86 Devonshire Place, Prenton, CH43 1TY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Prenton

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