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GCE Politics (A Level)

at Roundhay School, Leeds · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Politics is a course which will engage learners with an interest in current affairs and issues affecting the UK. It is an academically challenging and demanding course which is assessed purely by examination and requires a secure standard of written communication. The course will provide an understanding of how Government works in the UK as well as how laws are made and how citizens can affect these processes. The course also examines ideas in Politics and helps students to gain an understanding of critiques of current political systems and societies. This course is suited to hard working students with an enquiring mind and an interest in the world around them.

What you need to get on

All A level courses or TWO A levels and ONE vocational course: Students must achieve a min of 5 subjects at GCSE grades 4 or above (including English Language and Maths) PLUS the relevant subject specific entry requirements. For a programme of 2 vocational courses and one A level: we would accept ONE KS4 level 2 Merit in place of a GCSE For a programme of 3 vocational courses only: we would accept TWO KS4 level 2 Merits in place of 2 GCSEs, full entry requirements can be found in our prospectus.

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

  • Roundhay Sixth Form

    Roundhay School Gledhow Lane, Leeds, LS8 1ND

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Leeds

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