GCE Government and Politics
at Allerton High School, Leeds · school or sixth form
What the college says
Sooner than you think, you will be paying taxes, doing jury service, obeying an ever-increasing range of regulations, having your rights challenged and of course, having the vote. Studying politics is the best way of understanding all of these things. You will learn why voting is important, what the various parties stand for and what pressure groups are. You will look into the world of Parliament and of Members of Parliament and see the inside of government. We also examine human rights and how well they are defended by the courts. Politics is a well-respected qualification accepted by all universities and well suited to a very wide range of career choices.
What you need to get on
You should have achieved a minimum of 5 Grades at 9-4 or equivalent at GCSE including English and Maths with a 5 in English. No previous knowledge of UK or USA Politics is required.
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
Allerton High Business and Enterprise Specialist School
KING LANE, LEEDS, LS17 7AG
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Start dates
- 6 September 2027 · LEEDS
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
- Their version
New Milton · South East · 9 months