Government and Politics

Entry Requirements

In general, a 7 at GCSE is the minimum grade you will need to achieve in a subject to be able to study it at Emanuel at A level. Additionally, if you wish to study Mathematics or Physics at A level you will need at least an 8 at GCSE, and those studying Physics at A level must also be studying A level Mathematics. In addition, we require the average grade criteria to be met. This standard indicates that a pupil will be able to study independently, and can successfully access the very much more challenging material presented by the A-level courses. • Recommended GCSE grades: To study this course successfully at A level you should have a 7 or above in a humanities GCSE. • Skills you need to do well in this subject: a desire to keep abreast of current affairs covering international relations and domestic politics; a curiosity about why change is occurring in politics. An ability to write extended, well-argued responses to questions is also important.