Politics
at Aylesbury Grammar School, Aylesbury · school or sixth form
What the college says
Politics influences us all every day and studying Politics allows us to be able to see how the world around us is being shaped and our role within it. Universities and employers view Politics as an academically rigorous subject, which shows an interest in, and awareness of, current issues. To study Politics, it is expected that you will already have an interest in current affairs and this will be utilised throughout the course.
What you need to get on
As an A level only subject, students need to have an interest in the subject and the world. They must have either a grade 6 in History or a grade 6 in an English GCSE, it is desirable to gain a grade 7 in both.
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
Aylesbury Grammar School
Walton Road, Aylesbury, HP21 7RP
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Aylesbury
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