Politics Pearson EDEXCEL Level 3 Advanced GCE
at Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School, London · school or sixth form
What the college says
Politics is a good subject for someone who is developing an interest in the news, and in the stories behind the news. Studying politics will make you better informed than most of your fellow students, and many adults too. Politics (sometimes called "Political Studies" or "Political Science") is an academic discipline. Like most subjects, you will need to learn some facts, some dates and some key concepts. You will need to develop the skills necessary to write essays in which you, for example, evaluate the powers of the Prime Minister, or analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the UK Constitution.
What you need to get on
Entry Requirements Grade 6 in GCSE English and Grade 6 in a Humanities subject
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 Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
BELLTREES GROVE, LONDON, SW16 2HY
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Start dates
- 5 September 2026 · LONDON
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