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Politics

at Bishop Ramsey Church of England School, Ruislip · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Politics is the study of how democratic systems both in this country and aboard operate as well as how they have evolved. It also considers how people interact with these institutions. The study of this subject also involves an investigation into the political behavior of individuals and groups both those who have power and those who merely participate in the system. The study of Politics will also encompass the study of a number of political ideologies and thinkers, a new requirement at A Level and this will act as an introduction to political philosophy for those students wishing to move into this field at higher education level.

What you need to get on

Five grade 5's at GCSE, including English (Langage or Literature)

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

  • Bishop Ramsey Sixth Form

    Hume Way, Ruilsip, HA4 8EE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Ruilsip

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