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Politics A Level

at Birmingham Metropolitan College, Birmingham · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level88 weeksFull time

What the college says

Interested in how society works and decisions are made? A Level Politics explores political and social issues, current affairs, and the workings of UK democracy. You�ll gain a critical understanding of political ideologies, parties, and systems, and how they shape the world around us.

What you need to get on

A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including GCSE Maths at grade 4 and GCSE English Language 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

  • Sutton Coldfield College

    Lichfield Road Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B74 2NW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Birmingham

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