Politics A Level [Y1]

Join us for this exciting A-Level in Politics, where over the next two years, you will study political theories and practices and develop skills in analysing and evaluating the current political scene. You will study the political landscape in the UK and US and compare the two.

During this two-year course, you will study a range of intriguing modules that will help you assess the political landscape. In year one, you will study Participation in UK Politics and look at the opportunities that people have to participate in UK Politics at the national and local levels, in things such as Elections, Pressure Groups and Parties. You will also study the key institutions such as the Government, Prime Minister, Cabinet, Parliament, and the Courts. In the second year, you will study Politics in the USA and The Comparison Between Politics in the USA and UK. The course will provide a broad-based background in political theories and practices, which will allow you to develop skills in analysing and evaluating the current political scene.

You will be assessed through 2 written examinations.

Our general entry criteria to study 3 A-Levels is: Minimum five GCSEs grade 4-9 with English Language or Maths at grade 5. For a mixed Level 3 programme the criteria are: Minimum five GCSEs grade 4-9 with English Language or Maths at grade 4. Subject specific entry criteria apply:A GCSE grade 4 in English Language.

This course provides a number of qualifications providing the pathway to university or employment. Employment opportunities with a politics background include Journalism, Civil Service or working with pressure groups.