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Politics

at Sacred Heart Catholic High School, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Politics will provide you with an understanding of the political environment of our society today and you will become far more knowledgeable about government, democracy and participation, political parties and ideas, voting behaviour, electoral systems, how laws are created and about how political views are formed etc. It also involves the study of American politics and government and will lead to a detailed understanding of the political relationship that the UK has with the US. A-Level Politics develops a great understanding of political processes, systems, ideologies and institutions.

What you need to get on

GCSE English Language or Literature at grade 5 is required.

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

  • Sacred Heart Catholic High School

    Fenham Hall Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9YH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Newcastle upon Tyne

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