Government and Politics

Course summary

Politics is a highly respected and engaging academic subject that can be used as a springboard for a variety of courses at university and lead to a diverse range of employment. A-level Politics is a new subject for students, who find it interesting grappling with contemporary political debates and issues, as well as getting involved with the wide range of extra-curricular opportunities the subject has to offer. A-level Politics students have access to trips to Parliament, the Supreme Court, and the Royal Courts of Justice, as well as Q&A sessions with key political figures, including former Attorney General, Sir Jeremy Wright, and Mark Pawsey, MP for Rugby and Bulkington. A-level Politics also gives the students an opportunity to take part in the European Youth Parliament Debates (EYPUK). Princethorpe has competed in two debates at the Warwick Courthouse and the University of Birmingham. In addition, students have the opportunity to speak to a member of the House of Lords, in live Q&A, attend an online interactive learning day with a specialist on the European Union, and attend an AQA student revision session for each section of the course.