Skip to content
referalearnerFind my match

Politics

at The Ursuline Academy Ilford, Ilford · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This is a two year A Level course. In Politics you will develop a critical awareness of the nature of politics and the relationship between political ideas, institutions and processes. You will learn what the political parties stand for, how the British electoral system works, why people vote the way they do, the workings of political institutions, the nature of the UKs constitution, as well as an awareness of current political events and issues. You will also have the opportunity to learn how the British system differs to other political systems and the arguments for and against reform of the present system. The A level course will involve you studying key UK political issues including the nature of the welfare state, key economic and law and order issues, immigration and the politics of the environment. You will also study the European Union and examine its significance on the process of policy making in the UK. There are many extra curricular opportunities available to students during the Politics programme. Students are invited to be active members of our politics Blog, which provides daily news feeds on political issues and allows students to discuss and comment on these in relation to their studies. There are also visits to the Houses of Parliament to question MPs and to take part in student debates, and there are academic conferences for the students in the centre of London. Although you do not need to have studied Government and Politics at GCSE to take an A level cou

What you need to get on

GCSE English Language Grade 6 or above Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE

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

  • The Ursuline Academy Ilford

    Morland Road, Ilford, IG1 4JU

    DaytimeClassroom based
    Check the journey

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Ilford

Who else teaches this exact qualification

Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.

See all 230 providers teaching it