Course information
A Level Politics
Northampton Academy - West Northamptonshire
01604210017
Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN3 8NH
Course summary

A Level Politics

Entry requirements

Grade 5 or above in English Language or Literature and a Humanities subject Five GCSE Grade 5 or above including English Language and Mathematics.

How you'll be assessed

Component 1: UK Politics and Core Political Ideas Written exam: 2 hours 84 marks - 33% of A-level - Section A: Answer one question from a choice of 2 (source 30 marks) one question from a choice of 2 non-source (30 marks) - Section B: answer one question from a choice of 2 (24 marks). Component 2: UK Government and Non-core Political Ideas Written exam: 2 hours - 84 marks - 33% of A-level - Section A: One question from a choice of 2 (source 30 marks) one question from a choice of 2 non-source (30 marks) - Section B: answer one question from a choice of 2 (24 marks). Component 3: USA – Comparative Politics Written exam: 2 hours - 84 marks - 33% of A-level - Section A: One question from a choice of 2 (12 marks) – Section B: answer one question from a choice of 2 (12 marks) - Section C: answer two questions from a choice of 3 (30 marks).

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityWest Northamptonshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed
AddressWellingborough Road, Northampton, NN3 8NH