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Politics and Government

at Stroud High School, Stroud · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Politics and Government is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to get behind the headlines. It is well respected by top universities and requires both historical depth and for students to study in real time and be up to the minute. Students learn how to analyse evidence and arguments, discuss and argue from an informed point of view and communicate effectively. Studying Politics allows you to hear a wide range of opinions in lively class debates and helps you to understand fundamental things about our society. It is particularly useful for those going on to study any of the humanities or social sciences, and the analytical and communication skills acquired are transferable to careers in journalism, publishing, law, the civil service, pressure groups, political consultancy, education or business. Previous students have gone on to write for the Economist, edit the Huffington Post, they are barristers, financial consultants in the City of London, advisors (for example, to John Prescott), one former student is a Member of the European Parliament, and others are research assistants to leading politicians and lobbyists.

What you need to get on

A minimum of 48 points from the sum of your best 8 full course GCSEs and a minimum Grade 5 in both 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

  • Stroud High School

    Beards Lane, Stroud, GL5 4HF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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