This A Level is ideal if you’re considering studying politics, sociology, ethics, advertising or journalism at university and is highly regarded by employers in industries including politics, international organisations, the media, government and the civil service.
A Levels
A-Level Politics
- Course Type: A Level
What can this course lead to?
Who is it for?
If you want to explore political and social issues, current affairs and how decisions affecting society are made, this is the course for you. You will gain an understanding of contemporary political structures and their historical contexts, both within the UK and US. You will also develop critical awareness of the changing nature of politics and the relationships between political ideas, institutions and processes.
What is covered?
Covering news and current affairs from the UK and US, it helps you understand how the UK country is run and develops research, written communication and debate skills. It also helps grow your confidence. Topics are clearly and logically structured and include: the three traditional ideologies of Liberalism, Conservatism and Socialism and one of either: feminism, nationalism, multiculturalism, ecologism or anarchism. You will study the following units: Government and politics of the UK Government and politics of the USA and Comparative politics Political Ideas
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
5 GCSEs at grade 5/C or above including English and maths, plus grade 6/B or above in English Language or English Literature, plus 6/B in another humanity.
You will be able to critically analyse, comprehend and interpret political information and evaluate areas of politics through debates and discussions. You will identify parallels, connections and similarities between the aspects of politics you have studied and be able to communicate arguments using appropriate political vocabulary. You will be given subject booklets which you will be required to work on in class and outside. You will study 3 A Level subjects, plus tutorial and career development sessions. Each subject has 6 hours per week contact time, with approximately 4 hours of independent study. Unfortunately we cannot accept students who only want to study a single A Level subject due to funding limitations.
During the two years of study, you will be regularly assessed under test conditions to practise being able to understand and respond to the questions asked in the correct time allocation so that you are fully prepared for the final exams, which are set in three papers. The Awarding Body is AQA. There is an assessment calendar for A levels which includes timed assessment every 4 to 5 weeks. Feedback gained from these assessments will help you to develop your skills, target your revision and where necessary enable us to provide additional support.
You will have the opportunity to visit Parliament to experience the political process first hand. Students have shadowed local MPs and also shadowed MPs in Parliament as their work experience.
We will review each application on a case-by-case basis to ensure you get a place on the course most suitable for you. We offer an online interview which will explain the A Level programme and also allow for an informal chat with the tutor for each subject before an offer to study with us can be made to you.
Start date: 01/09/2025
Course Code
SAL3AL5AF-PO
Duration
2 Years
Full-time courses are fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds. For age 19+, various funding options are available.
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