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Government and Politics A Level

at Ashmole Academy, London · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Politics traditionally leads to the study of Political Science; however, it prepares students well for the study of any arts or humanities subject at university. It is useful for careers in the Civil Service, Law, the Foreign Office, Finance, Commerce and any job that requires employees to have a strong political understanding and an ability to communicate persuasively.

What you need to get on

A minimum of five passes at grade 5 or higher at GCSE, three of which must be a grade 6 or higher. Within these passes there must be a grade 5 or higher in Maths, a grade 6 in English Language and a 6 in a Humanities 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

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Southgate

Who else teaches this exact qualification

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