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Government & Politics A Level

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In Birmingham ()

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Almost everything that we experience in the modern world is connected to Politics, from how much tax we pay to what kind of education we receive. Politics on a national and global scale will also affect our future security and quality of life. Government and Politics is an excellent subject choice for you if you have an interest in current affairs and want to understand and change the world around you. The course offers the opportunity for the academic study of Government and Politics, and current affairs in the United Kingdom, such as the lobbying scandal in the press in June 2013 or the debate over higher education fees.

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You will need 5 GCSEs grades A-C including maths and a C in English Language.

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Subjects

  • Politics
  • Government
  • IT

Course programme

Government and Politics is a highly regarded A Level which can lead to many degree courses including Politics, War and Peace Studies, International Relations, History, Economics and Law. It will not necessarily lead to a career in politics but could provide a good foundation for students who wish to pursue careers in journalism, the Civil Service, Development or Law, for example.


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What qualifications will I study?

As a member of the Professional Services Academy, you will be studying one of the following qualifications at Birmingham Metropolitan College.

  • AS/A Levels in Law, Economics, Business Studies, Mathematics or Accounts

  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business/Law/Finance

  • Certificate/Diploma in Financial Studies

  • AAT Accounting Certificate (Level 2) or Accounting Diploma (Level 3)

What are the benefits?

Students in the Professional Services Academy will have the opportunity to take part in:

  • Guest lectures from business leaders within our partner organisations and workshops to help expand your business knowledge and awareness

  • A mentor programme where all students receive one-to-one guidance and support from professionals in the sector

  • A range of visits to the Academy’s partner businesses, to gain an insight into how they are shaping the professional services sector

  • Free membership of Birmingham Aspire – a network of young professionals aged 16-24 who are considering a career in Professional Services

  • Real work experience through an internship programme between the first and second year of your studies.


Calling Future Professionals!
  • Do you want a career in business, property, law, finance or accounting?

  • Do you want to study Business, Law, Economics, Mathematics, Finance or Accounting?

Join the new Professional Services Academy at Birmingham Metropolitan College!

The Professional Services Academy will give you the skills, knowledge and experience to pursue a career in law, business, finance, accounting and other professional services.

We have partnered with leading firms from the financial, legal, accounting and business community who are committed to fostering the professional talent of the city for potential future employment in their sectors.

By working with the largest and most successful firms in the area students studying with the Professional Services Academy will enjoy a range of benefits that will best prepare them for their working lives.

What qualifications will I study?

As a member of the Professional Services Academy, you will be studying one of the following qualifications at Birmingham Metropolitan College.

  • AS/A Levels in Law, Economics, Business Studies, Mathematics or Accounts

  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business/Law/Finance

  • Certificate/Diploma in Financial Studies

  • AAT Accounting Certificate (Level 2) or Accounting Diploma (Level 3)

What are the benefits?

Students in the Professional Services Academy will have the opportunity to take part in:

  • Guest lectures from business leaders within our partner organisations and workshops to help expand your business knowledge and awareness

  • A mentor programme where all students receive one-to-one guidance and support from professionals in the sector

  • A range of visits to the Academy’s partner businesses, to gain an insight into how they are shaping the professional services sector

  • Free membership of Birmingham Aspire – a network of young professionals aged 16-24 who are considering a career in Professional Services

  • Real work experience through an internship programme between the first and second year of your studies.

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Calling Future Professionals!
  • Do you want a career in business, property, law, finance or accounting?

  • Do you want to study Business, Law, Economics, Mathematics, Finance or Accounting?

Join the new Professional Services Academy at Birmingham Metropolitan College!

The Professional Services Academy will give you the skills, knowledge and experience to pursue a career in law, business, finance, accounting and other professional services.

We have partnered with leading firms from the financial, legal, accounting and business community who are committed to fostering the professional talent of the city for potential future employment in their sectors.

By working with the largest and most successful firms in the area students studying with the Professional Services Academy will enjoy a range of benefits that will best prepare them for their working lives.

What qualifications will I study?

As a member of the Professional Services Academy, you will be studying one of the following qualifications at Birmingham Metropolitan College.

  • AS/A Levels in Law, Economics, Business Studies, Mathematics or Accounts

  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business/Law/Finance

  • Certificate/Diploma in Financial Studies

  • AAT Accounting Certificate (Level 2) or Accounting Diploma (Level 3)

What are the benefits?

Students in the Professional Services Academy will have the opportunity to take part in:

  • Guest lectures from business leaders within our partner organisations and workshops to help expand your business knowledge and awareness

  • A mentor programme where all students receive one-to-one guidance and support from professionals in the sector

  • A range of visits to the Academy’s partner businesses, to gain an insight into how they are shaping the professional services sector

  • Free membership of Birmingham Aspire – a network of young professionals aged 16-24 who are considering a career in Professional Services

  • Real work experience through an internship programme between the first and second year of your studies.

Additional information

The course is assessed with two summer externally set examinations (Edexcel board) each 1 hour 20 minutes long.

Government & Politics A Level

Price on request