Politics A level
Course summary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyUkrqDIqzk This course covers how the governments of the UK, the US, and the wider world work. The principles of government, the ideas of politics, the debates over policy, and the circumstances which have led to the political situation we now find ourselves in are all explored. Students learn to analyse the policy decisions that hit the news and start to assess the strengths and weaknesses of politicians. In addition, students examine the ways in which political ideas have changed over the years.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
Geography | Grade 6 in Geography (if taken) | — |
History Alternative route | Grade 6 in History (if taken) | — |
Religious Studies Alternative route | Grade 6 in Religious Studies (if taken) | — |
English Language | Grade 6 in English Language | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 6 in English Literature | — |
As published by the school
6+ in GCSE English 6+ in a literacy subject (e.g. Business studies, History, geography, Religious studies
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Assessment
Paper 1 – 2 hours Paper 2 – 2 hours Paper 3 – 2 hours
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