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Government & Politics

at Christ'S College Finchley, London · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Who is it for? Where does it lead? The study of Politics will enhance students’ written communication, their ability to question material before them, their debating and organising skills and their ability to listen to others and tolerate rival opinions. These are skills employers and universities alike seek in their applicants. In most years over 70% of Politics students at CCF go on to a Politics related degree at university. Careers in law, the media, lobbying, business, journalism and management are all likely destinations after studying politics. What will I study? Politics addresses some of the fundamental issues of the day. As an ever-changing area of study what is examined changes frequently and a new syllabus is offered from 2017. Up to date topics and political issues are always relevant, but students will study the operation of the British Political System, the political ideas that underpin our understanding of politics and US politics as a comparative system. There is now a need to study 3 elements of politics to prepare students for university should they wish to go – i) How the UK system operates, ii) Political philosophy and ideas and also iii) US Politics. A study tour to New York or Washington DC is a possibility as part of this final unit. How will I be assessed? UNIT 1 – UK Politics: a 2 hour exam worth 33% of the qualification UNIT 2 – UK Government: a 2 hour exam worth 33% of the qualification UNIT 3 – Comparative Politics: a 2 hour exam worth 33% of the

What you need to get on

GCSE Grade 6 in a written subject (English Language, English Literature, History, Geography, RE, Humanities, Sociology, Economics, and Media Studies).

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

  • Christ's College Finchley

    East End Road, London, N2 0SE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · London

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