Government and Politics A Level
Course summary
What will I learn? In Year 12, you will explore: Why does the UK not have a written constitution? How is the UK government run? Why do people vote for certain parties and politicians? Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote? What ideological ideas have influenced British politics? Does the UK need to use referendums more often? In Year 13, you will explore: Why does the USA have a written constitution? Is the President really the most powerful person in the world? In what ways is Congress 'broken'? How do ideas of environmentalism link to political ideology? In what ways are government and politics similar in the US and UK? What can I do at the end of the course? A Politics A-level qualification is incredibly desirable when moving onto higher education, as you will develop great analytical and evaluative skills. Our focus on current affairs also you means you will be very well-informed about issues both in the UK and US. Whether you are considering studying a Social Sciences or Humanities degree, or any form of undergraduate course, the critical thinking skills and essay-writing experience gained in Politics will be vital. If you are not considering higher education, a Politics A Level will still provide with skills and knowledge you can apply to real-world problems and will prepare you to be a well-informed and critically-aware British citizen.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Average point score | Minimum average point score of 4 | — |
Total point score | Minimum total point score of 20 | — |
As published by the school
You will need to achieve a grade 5+ in either History or Geography GCSE. You will also need a grade 4+ in English GCSE.
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Assessment
Exams at the end of the course
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