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Government & Politics

at The Crypt School, Gloucester · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course will appeal to those students who: enjoy debating current affairs and politics, and keeping up to date by reading a newspaper or using other news media – internet, news programmes, BBC Question Time, etc. Have a keen appreciation of the need to participate in the democratic decision making process and enjoy studying a subject that affects their everyday lives. It also suits those considering progressing into a career in politics. As this is an essay based subject, the ability to write extended written responses is a must.

What you need to get on

A grade 6 or above in GCSE English Language and grade 6 or above in History (if taken).

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

  • The Crypt School

    Podsmead Road, Gloucester, GL2 5AE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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