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Government & Politics

at Simon Langton Grammar School For Boys, Canterbury · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The 'A' Level course is divided into two parts, each of which consists of two modules. The Year 12 course concentrates on political participation and government in the UK . The Year 13 course looks into specific issues affecting the UK, especially the EU. Year 12 Course In more detail the topics that will be studied are: election systems and results; political parties and their policies; Parliament and its role in democratic government; the Prime Minister and the Cabinet; the civil service and the role of the judiciary; pressure groups and public participation in decision-making; constitutional reform and devolution. While recent, significant political events need to be referred to and current policies of the major parties understood, the subject is an academic one and not "current affairs", for example, rather than the day-to-day procedures of Parliament, the question of whether Parliament is a democratic institution and what is meant by 'democratic' are more relevant. Year 13 Course The A2 modules cover the key ideologies that have shaped political thinking. They are: Conservatism, Socialism, Liberalism, Anarchism, Nationalism, Multiculturalism, Feminism and Ecologism. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your political knowledge as well as being a key link to many other disciplines. We focus on the origins of the ideologies, their development and how they have been modified since the early thinkers. For example, the development of Marxism writings and its impact on s

What you need to get on

Grade 6 in GCSE English Language or Grade 6 in History guarantees a place on this course. Please note that applicants must also meet our overall entry requirements of scoring at least a total of 42 points (simply add up all your GCSE grades) and achieve a Grade 4 or higher in both English Language and Mathematics.

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

  • Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys

    LANGTON LANE, CANTERBURY, CT4 7AS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · CANTERBURY

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