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Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Government and Politics

at Heston Community School, Hounslow · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A LEVEL GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS Through the study of Edexcel A Level Government and Politics, students develop a deep understanding of all aspects of Britain's political system, such as the role and nature of political parties, elections, parliament and the judiciary, as well as a detailed insight into four key political ideologies: conservatism, socialism, liberalism and feminism. This foundation of knowledge is then used to answer complex political questions, such as comparing the US and UK political systems and evaluating the merits of each system in order to justify which system is better.

What you need to get on

Attainment 8 Score of at least 50+ is required and Grade 5+ in English Literature or English Language and Mathematics GCSE to be considered.

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

  • Heston Community School

    Heston Road, Hounslow, TW5 0QR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Hounslow

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