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Politics

at Sir John Leman High School, Beccles · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This subject develops a range of transferable skills that are desirable in a variety of professional careers. Students taking Government and Politics will find that they may progress not only to politically based routes but might also pursue areas such as the civil service, media, public relations, the legal profession and teaching. Students will build research and analysis skills in order to explore their units of work thoroughly. Students are also required to focus on both written and verbal skills in order to present critical opinions and draw logical conclusions. In order to be successful on the Government and Politics course you will need to be keen to keep up to date with the current political climate.

What you need to get on

5 Grade 4s at GCSE across 4 different subject areas; this should include a Grade 4 for 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

  • Sir John Leman High School

    Ringsfield Road, Beccles, NR34 9PG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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