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Politics

at Ribston Hall High School, Gloucester · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

What makes Politics different as an academic subject is its emphasis on debate, discussion and argument. If Politics exists because people disagree, studying Politics must mean studying how, why and when people disagree and taking an interest in these disagreements. What is more, we study these things not as neutral observers but at active participants. Facts (what is) and values (what should be) are so closely entwined in Politics that it is often impossible to prise them apartPolitics is therefore particularly likely to suit students who1. Have an interest in the world around them ? ones who want to know more about the society they live in, how it works and how it could work2. Enjoy debate, discussion and argument ? ones who are comfortable with the fact that in Politics there are no simple ?rights? and ?wrongs?3. Like to think for themselves ? ones who want to develop their own views, rather than accept the views of others.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 or above in English Language

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

  • Ribston Hall High School

    Stroud Road, Gloucester, GL1 5LE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Gloucester

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