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GCE Politics

at King Edward Vi Aston School, Birmingham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Does politics really matter? Is our voting system fair, and is growing support for UKIP and the SNP symptomatic of a crisis in British politics? Why do people vote as they do, and are we simply victims of media manipulation? Can the Coalition government last the course and as the economy continues to recover, is David Cameron providing effective leadership? Have the Liberal Democrats paid too high a price for a taste of power? Can Ed Miliband defy his critics by winning the next General Election under our first past the post system? Does America have "the best political system that money can buy", and is the President really the most powerful man in the world? Can Barrack Obama provide effective leadership against the background of a hostile Republican Congress, falling approval ratings, public anger against Federal Government spending and continuing uncertainty in the Middle East? If understanding the stories behind the news, and getting to grips with the unfolding events and issues that shape our world in the present and future interests you, then Politics is a subject you should consider as one of your A-level choices. You will also have the opportunity to take part in a growing range of visits, seminars and question and answer sessions involving MPs and political experts - not least, the chance to visit Washington DC as part of your A2 course. Politics combines well with other subjects and is a popular university option, either on its own or as a joint honours degree.

What you need to get on

In order to study a subject at A-Level a student must have achieved at least a grade 7 at GCSE in that subject (where that subject was an option at GCSE) Note Read information on school's admission website

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

  • King Edward VI Aston School

    FREDERICK ROAD ASTON, BIRMINGHAM, B6 6DJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · BIRMINGHAM

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