A-Level Politics

A-Level Politics is a vital and lively subject that deals with the most relevant and significant issues of the day. If you want to know how the country works, who is in charge and how to influence them this is the subject for you. The study of politics is an exciting, intellectual challenge where students can deploy a variety of skills: debate and discussion, the ability to create an effective argument and analyse information to make valid judgements.

Political Ideologies

You will learn about different political perspectives and how these have influenced the development of politics in the UK and beyond. Political perspectives you will study include liberalism, conservatism, socialism, and anarchism.

UK Politics

You will gain an understanding of how democracy has developed in the UK through the study of political parties. You will then go on to explore the influence of the media and consider why people vote the way they do.

UK Government

You will learn about the major processes in government such as the Houses of Parliament, the Constitution, the Prime Minister, and the role of the Courts.

Global Politics

You will learn about the interactions between different countries, including the US, China, and Russia and global institutions such as the United Nations. You will explore the impact of global politics on human rights, the environment, globalisation, and conflict.

You will need 4 GCSEs at grade 5 or above with at least a grade 4 in GCSE Maths and English Language.

A-Level students will be assessed by written exam.

This A-Level gives an excellent foundation to those who wish to pursue Politics, Law, Economics, Philosophy or History to degree level and those who wish to make their careers in the legal, journalistic, and political or business worlds.