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Government and Politics

at Tapton School & Sixth Form, Sheffield · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

This is a highly relevant course which deals with issues which affect everyone. At AS Level students will gain an insight into the ways in which the British political system works and how politics affects all aspects of our daily lives. Areas of study include: Parliament - is it just a lot of shouting? Prime Minister and Cabinet - who runs the country? Elections - do they really change anything? Constitutional Reform - does the system need changing? Participation - why do (or don't) people vote? Political parties - what do they believe in? Democracy - is it important? The United Kingdom - how united is it?

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs at grade 4 and above. Each course carries its own individual requirments.

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

  • 2 September 2026 · Sheffield

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