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Politics

at Hinchley Wood School, Esher · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

A-level Politics gives students the opportunity to make sense of modern politics both in the United Kingdom and further afield. The purpose of the course is to build political awareness and to develop understanding of how the modern world functions, of the complex issues that confront politicians and of the difficult decisions they frequently have to make. An important feature of the politics course is that it is constantly being updated to stay in touch with live issues and live debates. Students will need to keep up to date with the latest news in order to gain full access to this course.

What you need to get on

Entry to Hinchley Wood Sixth Form is dependent on achieving 7 GCSE passes, comprising level 9 - 4 grades. A minimum of grade 4 is required in Maths; as well as a Grade 5 at GCSE English Literature or Language and show an interest/enthusiasm for world affairs. It would be advantageous if the student has studied either a History, Geography or PRE/RS option 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

  • Hinchley Wood School

    Claygate Lane, Esher, KT10 0AQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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