Subject Information

Politics

Subject Video

The A Level course in Politics covers a range of political issues and how countries are governed. Students will undertake 3 modules for their A Level course. Students will study the following:


-    UK Government and Political Ideas

-    UK Politics and Political Ideas

-    Comparative Politics - The Politics of the USA


Within these topic areas, students will assess key issues such as voting behaviour and political participation, as well as the British Constitution and Parliament.  Students will develop a broad knowledge and understanding of the political system and ideologies throughout the 2 year course. 



Subject Details

Course:

A-Level Politics

FOR ENTRY SEPTEMBER 2022


Exam board: EdExcel    


Type of vocational pathway: A-Level


Course Code: 9PLO



We want students who:  Who are interested in politics and the world around them. Students need to have a keen interest in political issues as well as how countries are governed. We want students who are independent thinkers and are able to follow key issues of the day through newspapers and the televised media. We also want students who have good writing skills and are analytical. Politics covers a broad range of topics and we want students who can demonstrate high level thinking skills in order to get the best out of the course.


How will students be assessed?

A Level - Component 1, 2 and 3

Students will be assessed by three examinations of 2 hours each, consisting of source based and structured questions for their A Level.


What other courses does it complement?

Politics links well with other Humanities based subjects such as History.  It also links with English, Sociology and Religious Studies, as these subjects are also essay based. 


Next steps - what does this course lead to?

Students go on to a wide range of further education courses at university or college. It is particularly useful for those interested in careers in Law, Journalism and of course Politics. Students have also gone on to careers in teaching law as well as a variety of graduate entry jobs and the analytical skills developed 

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