POLITICS (A Level)
What is Politics A level?
Politics A level is the study of contemporary political structures and issues in their historical context. You will learn about the changing nature of politics and the relationships between political ideas, institutions and processes, You will also learn about the rights and responsibilities of individuals and groups. If you are interested in, and engaged with, contemporary politics this is the A level for you!
Exam Board: Edexcel
What will I learn?
UK Politics, and Political Ideas - Democracy and Political participation, Political Parties, Electoral Systems.
UK Government - UK Constitution, UK Parliament, UK PM and Executive, Relationship between branches of Government.
Government and Politics of the USA: a comparative study with the UK system - US Constitution and federalism, US Congress, US Presidency, US Supreme Court and Civil Rights.
How will I be assessed?
100% examination (three exams of two hours each)
Entry requirements
Grade 6 or above in English Language or English Literature GCSE. Grade 6 in a Humanity GCSE
Where can Politics A level take me?
Students can go on to study a politics degree. The most obvious and common career choice for politics graduates are as a politician or local government officer, but your skills will also make you highly employable for roles in public relations, human resources, finance or aid work.
Further reading and watching
The news: Politics is in the world around us and is constantly changing so reading a quality newspaper (e.g. The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Independent, The Times) each week is vital along with following the news every day