Politics is an ideal subject for students with an interest in domestic and international news and current affairs, and for those with an interest in the social and moral questions surrounding the principles of democracy, justice, rights, freedom and equality. As an A-level-only subject at MCS, no prior knowledge is assumed for this course, but students should have an interest in following news and political events in the quality media. As an essay subject, the skills developed in a range of Arts and Humanities GCSEs will be put to good use in developing political analysis in short and long essay answers.
Our offers of places into Year 12 are conditional upon a candidate achieving a minimum of six 8s or 9s at GCSE, including Grades 8 or 9 in the subjects proposed for study at A Level.
Three equally weighted 2-hour written papers at the end of the second year: Paper 1: UK Government and Politics Paper 2: US Government and Politics and Comparative Politics Paper 3: Political Ideas and Ideologies
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £20,976 - £21,777 |
| Address | Cowley Place, Oxford, OX4 1DZ |
Politics is an ideal subject for students with an interest in domestic and international news and current affairs, and for those with an interest in the social and moral questions surrounding the principles of democracy, justice, rights, freedom and equality. As an A-level-only subject at MCS, no prior knowledge is assumed for this course, but students should have an interest in following news and political events in the quality media. As an essay subject, the skills developed in a range of Arts and Humanities GCSEs will be put to good use in developing political analysis in short and long essay answers.
Our offers of places into Year 12 are conditional upon a candidate achieving a minimum of six 8s or 9s at GCSE, including Grades 8 or 9 in the subjects proposed for study at A Level.
Three equally weighted 2-hour written papers at the end of the second year: Paper 1: UK Government and Politics Paper 2: US Government and Politics and Comparative Politics Paper 3: Political Ideas and Ideologies