Politics (A Level)

Course summary

A Level Politics enables students to develop a critical understanding of the processes and institutions that govern countries, with a particular focus upon the United Kingdom and the United States. It includes exploration of parliamentary systems, voting behaviour and political parties. Additionally, students will embellish their knowledge with the study of political ideologies, deepening understanding of political motivations and schools of thought. It will help engage students in the discussion of historic and contemporary politics and encourage them to have a well-informed understanding of the people’s role in politics.