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GCE AS Level in Politics

at Kesgrave High School, IPSWICH · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2022see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE AS level1 yearFull timeFree

What the college says

In Year 1 you will gain an understanding of how the UK political system works, and how it is linked to contemporary concerns and events as well as the political theory which underpins decisions. This will be delivered through three areas: 1. UK Politics – Political Parties, Pressure Groups, Democracy, Voting 2. UK Government – Constitution, Executive Power, Judiciary, Parliament 3. Core Political Theories – Conservativism,Liberalism, Socialism, Feminism.

What you need to get on

6 GCSE/BTEC passes at Level 4 or above. It is desirable to achieve a Level 5 or above in this subject at GCSE (or a related subject).

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

  • Kesgrave High School

    MAIN ROAD KESGRAVE, IPSWICH, IP5 2PB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2027 · IPSWICH

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