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Politics A Level

at St Brendan'S Sixth Form College, Bristol · sixth form college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

What does democracy really mean? How powerful are prime ministers? Can we be trusted to govern ourselves or should others make decisions on our behalf? Why have some governments handled the pandemic well and others have not? If you take an interest in these sorts of questions read the news and enjoy a heated debate then Politics is for you! In Politics we study and criticise the institutions systems and ideologies that govern us. You will focus on the government and politics of the UK and core and optional political ideologies such as liberalism socialism conservatism and anarchism. You will consider important concepts such as democracy power and influence. You will learn how Parliament works and why some are now calling for big changes to the system. As we analyse the 2019 General Election and Post-Brexit and Post-Covid UK we will ask ourselves what future the two main parties have whether Scotland will remain part of the UK post Brexit what the long term impact of Covid-19 will be and whether 16 year olds should get the vote. A fascinating part of the course is the questioning of an MP or a peer that takes place yearly when we either visit the Houses of Parliament in Westminster or welcome politicians into our classrooms. During your second year you will study the government and politics of the USA and engage in comparative politics with the UK. You will explore the nature of the American Constitution the ideology of America?s political parties the influence of pressure gro

What you need to get on

You will need five GCSE passes at grade 4 or above including English Language at grade 5 or GCSE English Language at grade 4 and GCSE English Literature at grade 5.

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

  • St Brendan's Sixth Form College

    St Brendans Sixth Form College Broomhill Road, Bristol, BS4 5RQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Bristol

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