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GCE AS Level in Politics

at Whitmore High School, Harrow · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE AS level1 yearFull time

What the college says

Awarding Body : Edexcel Politics aims to develop a critical awareness of the nature of political issues, processes and institutions, acquire an understanding of the structures of authority and power within the UK, and encourage an interest in, and engagement with, contemporary politics. The AS course is divided into two units. One unit will explore government in the UK (e.g. constitution and the components of the UK’s political system). The other unit will explore politics in the UK (e.g. voting behaviour, the franchise, political parties and the role of the media). The course will be assessed by terminal examination. A Level Politics follows a similar structure to AS except that instead of only investigating the UK, students will also study the political system of the United States. In addition, they will explore a range of political ideas. The course will be assessed by 3 terminal examinations.

What you need to get on

General Requirements : 6 grade 5-9 GCSE passes including 5 or higher English Lang AND Maths Additional or Specific Requirements : Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language or Grade 5 or above in a humanity

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

  • Whitmore High School

    Porlock Avenue, Harrow, HA2 0AD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Harrow

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