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Government & Politics

at Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College, Bedford · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

What is the course about Students will study three components. 1. UK politics (including political parties, voting systems, democracy and the media). 2. UK Government (including the constitution, role & power of the Prime Minister and parliament). 3. Comparative Politics (USA including US constitution & federalism; US Congress, US Presidency, US Supreme Court & Civil rights). What kind of student is this course suitable for The following attributes make a successful Politics student: a desire to find out how things happen a willingness to discuss issues a willingness to listen to others' opinions a willingness to read widely the ability to communicate concisely on paper.

What you need to get on

Entry Criteria GCSE Average Points Score (English and maths + best 6) of 5 English GCSE Grade 5 Maths GCSE Grade 4

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

  • Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College

    Green Lane Stewartby, Bedford, MK43 9LY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Bedford

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