A Level Politics add to basket Awarding Body Hours Per Week UCAS Points Pass Rates Campus Level Edexcel 4.5 A* = 56 91% Filton 3 73% A*-C If you are looking to study A-Levels please apply for up to three subjects. Simply add each course to your basket or visit our Apply section . Summary Are you interested in how our country works, what different political parties stand for and how relations with different countries operate? Do you know what the difference between a written and unwritten constitution is and how this explains some of the political turmoil in the United Kingdom in recent years? Would you like to know more about how to make your voice heard over the fundamental issues of our times; such as climate change or equality? Are you interested in a career in the civil service, law, or journalism? If the answer to any of these questions is ‘yes,’ then Politics is the subject for you! A Level Politics is the study of the structures of government and the concepts behind it. Over the two year A Level you will gain a thorough understanding of how our government works, the make-up of our country, elections and what each political party believes in and the principles they seek to introduce. You will also gain an understanding of politics on the international stage and how problems and issues are discussed and dealt with in different ways. You will also explore theory and thinkers behind key political ideology including Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism and Feminism. This A Level is taught from the EDEXCEL board over two years. You will sit three papers at the end of your second year and the subject is fully exam assessed. Entry Requirements A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 and above, including Maths. A grade 5 or above in English Language. Course Content Year 1 In the first year you will study two units. 1. ‘UK Politics’: In this unit you will gain an understanding of what democracy is and what systems we use in the United Kingdom for both direct and representative democracy. You will look at the extension of voting rights and how human rights have been developed. You will gain an understanding of the different political parties and their beliefs in the United Kingdom. You will examine referendums and our voting systems and analyse their strengths and weaknesses. Lastly you will look at how voting behaviour is influenced by the media and critically evaluate what happened in the last three general elections. 2. ‘UK Government’: This unit focuses on the structures of government in the United Kingdom and explores the nature of the unwritten constitution, how Parliament works, the powers of the executive and the relationship between the two. It also explores other institutions such as the Supreme Court and analyses where sovereignty in the UK political system lies. You will gain a thorough understanding of the make-up of the UK Political system and processes for making laws. Year 2 In the second year you will study two more units. 3. ‘Comparative Global Politics’: This unit explores the global political system. You will study globalisation and the role of the state in a global economy as well as global governance institutions, such as the United Nations, International Monetary Fund and World Trade Organisation. You will also look at key issues such as human rights, environmental concerns, and regionalism before finally looking at issues in international relations and power blocs. 4. ‘Core and Non-core Political Ideologies’: In this unit you will look at the key concepts and ideas behind the main political ideologies in the United Kingdom of Liberalism, Conservatism and Socialism. You will explore how these concepts have evolved over time and who the key thinkers in these ideologies are. You will also study the ideology of feminism in the same manner to explore how this ideology has developed and changed over time. Progression Routes Studying politics is useful for a range of careers that require an understanding of the political structures in our country and worldwide. This includes journalism, the civil service, work in the charity sector, academia or in business. Many subjects are good combinations for Politics, including History and Law due to the obvious similarities in content, Geography due to the global politics unit and sections on issues and debates. English Language and Literature are also good subjects, due to the focus on essay writing and constructing arguments. Economics and Philosophy are also useful subjects, especially if you wish to go onto to do a PPE based course at university. Additional Learning Opportunities There are many opportunities to extend your learning outside the classroom for Politics. This includes a trip to Parliament to see the seat of our democracy. We have also previously held a husting in the Sixth Form for candidates for the Filton and Bradley Stoke constituency in the general election. Politics learners may find it useful to join our Social Academy which organises cultural awareness and political events throughout the year and would benefit from membership of our Legal, Sociology or History Academies. "SGS Sixth was an amazing experience for me. My teachers were always on hand to help with any of my problems and ensure I achieved my maximum potential." Previous Student Student Support Our Team Find out more about our outstanding staff and departments, dedicated to providing you with outstanding learning and support. Careers Advice Academies

UAL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma Photography add to basket Awarding Body Hours Per Week UCAS Points Pass Rates Campus Level UAL 4.5 D=56 TBC Filton 3 ​ If you are looking to study A-Levels please apply for up to three subjects. Simply add each course to your basket or visit our Apply section . Apply now for 2025/2026, simply add the course to your basket to start the enrolment process. Summary Do you have an interest in Photography but want to combine this with other subjects? Are you looking at developing your creative skillset in photography? Do you want to have access to outstanding art facilities and expert specialists? If the answer to these questions is yes, then the UAL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Visual Arts – Photography maybe for you! The University of the Arts London awarding body is the only specialist art, design and creative industries awarding organisation in England and builds on the well-known reputation of UAL as one of the leading universities for Art and Design. The UAL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Visual Arts Photography is equivalent to an A Level and carries the same amount of UCAS points. You will take this alongside two other A Level choices. Entry Requirements A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 and above, including English Language and Maths. A grade 5 or above in GCSE Art and a portfolio of previous artwork Course Content During this qualification you will have the opportunity to experiment with the traditional and digital technical aspects of image making. You will develop an understanding of the creative process and explore the context of your work. In addition you will expand your creative problem solving for a range of visual communication applications. Your programme will end with a self-directed project, giving you a chance to show off your skills. You will be able to demonstrate your creative confidence by working independently. We will celebrate your work with an end of year exhibition alongside other students of Bristol School of Art! The course is taught at our nearby campus at WISE and allows learners access to our high-quality facilities. This includes a darkroom, print workshop and Mac suite led by expert tutors, whilst also being part of the Sixth Form. Progression Routes Once you complete the full two-year programme you will be ready to explore Higher Education opportunities or our Foundation Diploma. Universities offer a range of creative degrees and this subject is ideal for those looking at undertaking one in Photography, Art of Media especially when combined with other subjects. Additional Learning Opportunities Taking the UAL L3 Subsidiary Diploma in Photography you will have access to our well-resourced Art facilities at our WISE Campus where the Bristol School of Art is based. The Art department organise trips to Art galleries and also live projects with external bodies. Previous examples of this has been working with Filton Community Gardens to create public art. You can also join our range of academies to further the skills you have developed in the subject. For example, you could join our Social Academy which organises cultural celebrations throughout the year, or our Craft Academy which designs and makes items to sell the charity throughout the year. You may like to join our Psychology Academy if you are thinking of using Art for Art therapy or our Sociology Academy to further your understanding of issues in the world and combining your art skills with this. Lastly, you may choose to join our Media Academy to further develop skills with software such as photoshop. "SGS Sixth was an amazing experience for me. My teachers were always on hand to help with any of my problems and ensure I achieved my maximum potential." Student Support Our Team Find out more about our outstanding staff and departments, dedicated to providing you with outstanding learning and support. Careers Advice Academies

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SGS Sixth in Bristol has once again achieved an impressive set of A Level results, with 75% of our learners attaining grades A*-C. The college's drive to improve the lives of young people living in our communities along with the dedication from our staff to deliver excellent teaching and learning has meant that results at the Sixth Form have improved once again. Some notable accomplishments were seen in Maths (70.6% A*/A), Psychology (77.5%A*-B) and Biology (89.5% A*-C) with A*’s being achieved in Biology, Criminology, Economics, Further Mathematics, History, Maths, Psychology, Physical Education and Sociology. The overall pass rates were also strong, with (97.3%) achieving their full qualifications. There was also excellent performance in our BTEC courses all students achieving passing grade profiles and 60% of learners achieving Distinction and Distinction star profiles. Behind these figures lie the remarkable stories of individual achievements against back drops of ill-health and barriers to learning.  The achievements accomplished by each learner demonstrates not only their academic ability, commitment and ambition but also reflects the outstanding guidance and support provided by the teachers within the Sixth Form and the wider college including our wellbeing and study support teams. As these students step forward to embrace their academic futures, many are poised to enter some of the country's most prestigious universities to study the likes of Medicine and Law. Alongside Higher Education destinations, several of our learners have secured degree apprenticeships through Ernest Young, PWC and Balfour Beatty.   A Level learner Isaac Lee, is celebrating today after receiving an A* in Maths, an A in Further Maths and an A in Economics. He is now off to the University of Bristol to study Economics. He said: “I am very happy with my grades. I would really like to become a financial advisor and this is the first step in my journey.”   Another A Level learner, Ahmed Elhjaje is elated today after learning he has been accepted to the University of the West of England to study Sociology. Ahmed today received a B in Sociology, an A in Philosophy and an B in Law. He commented: “I have been stressing out so much but I am so happy. The teachers have been amazing and I don’t think I could have done it without them.  I can’t wait to start University and the next steps in my journey.”   SGS Sixth is more than just grades and percentages; it's a place where individual talent is nurtured, and students are allowed to pursue a wide range of extracurricular activities, including over 30 Academies and access to professional-level sports facilities. This academic year, our learners have had the opportunity to play high levels of sport alongside their studies as well as engage in academies such as SAGE and Mastercard classes, Science, Creative Writing, STEM lecture from local partners including the NHS Blood and Transplant Service. Head of SGS Sixth (Pastoral), Gary Parsons, commented,  "Our student's achievements are a testament to their hard work and perseverance, as well as the tireless efforts of our teachers. SGS Sixth takes immense pride in providing a nurturing environment enabling students to flourish academically and personally as well as providing opportunities to explore avenues of interest through our academies programme."   Head of SGS Sixth (Academic), Becky Riddell said “ I am delighted with the achievements of each and every one of our learners, the grades they have achieved and the distance each learner has travelled is testament to their hard work, dedication and commitment to their studies at SGS. We wish each and every one, the best, on their future travels and endeavours. It is important to acknowledge our fantastic curriculum teachers and wider support teams, including our Heads of Year and wellbeing team, who have contributed to the academic success through their 121s, consistent and unwavering support and their extensive and exceptional subject expertise and pastoral care. Without them, we wouldn’t be where we are today.” SGS Sixth continues to welcome student applications and has an impressive range of academic, technical and vocational qualifications to meet the student’s needs. To apply via the late applicant advice and guidance sessions, please visit  www.sgscol.ac.uk  for further details. The first A-Level Open Day for 2024-25 is the 26th of September from 5:30pm-8pm.

We are extremely proud to announce that two of our learners, Rowan Graham and Mollie Williams have been shortlisted as finalists for the Bristol Young Heroes Awards. These awards aim to shine a light on those who have overcome difficult circumstances, made a difference to the lives of others, or achieved something extraordinary. Rowan is a finalist for the Sports Hero Award due to his achievements in Taekwondo. He has combined being a two-time world champion alongside achieving his GCSEs and A Levels at SGS Sixth. Molly is a finalist for the Superhero Award for her work with the Teenage Cancer Trust and her aspirations to continue her studies. The award ceremony will be taking place on the 5th July with Evie Hemmings who nominated Rowan and Chelsey Price who nominated Mollie attending a nominees reception at City Hall in Bristol on the 14th May. We wish Rowan and Mollie the very best of luck! at the awards ceremony and are extremely proud of them both.

On the 23rd April all of our Year 1 learners were given the opportunity to attend a UCAS Discovery Event in Newport, Wales. Around 200 of our learners attended and were able to speak to a range of different universities, apprenticeship providers in addition to listening to talks about all aspects of the UCAS process with UCAS advisors. This marks the first stage for our Year 1 learners on thinking about their future plans. They were able to ask lots of questions about the differences between studying in a city versus an out-of-town campus, what it is like studying at a Russell Group university, and find out which universities specialise in specific subjects. They were also able to speak to apprenticeship providers as well for alternative routes after Sixth Form. Over the next few months in the Sixth Form, Year 1 learners will continue their journey to formulate their future plans with help identifying which universities or apprenticeships they would like to apply for, support with creating a UCAS account and help with constructing personal statements.