There has never been a better time to study Politics. With seismic events such as the British exit from the European Union, the political response to the pandemic and the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement, an A Level in Politics will help you understand these major changes. The course has three components, two of which involve studying UK Politics, and the final component involves a study of US Politics.

• GCSE English Language grade 4 or above

Paper 1 – UK Politics (with Core Political Ideas):

• UK Politics: democracy and participation, political parties, electoral systems, voting behaviour and the media
• Ideas: conservatism, liberalism and socialism

Paper 2 – UK Government (with Non-Core Political Ideas):

• UK Government: constitution, parliament, prime minister, relationships between the branches
• Optional political ideas. Students will study the core ideas and principles, types and different thinkers of feminism

Paper 3 – Comparative Politics:

• US constitution and federalism, US Presidency, US Congress, US Supreme Court, democracy and participation, civil rights

Paper 1:
Written examination – 2 hours
33.3% of the qualification

Paper 2:
Written examination – 2 hours
33.3% of the qualification

Paper 3:
Written examination – 2 hours
33.3% of the qualification

Politics is a well-respected A Level and would be welcomed by all universities. An A Level in Politics will enhance applications for jobs in the following areas, as well as many others:

• Media
• Education
• Banking
• Civil Service
• Finance