Politics is about people and power. It exists wherever people are and it often makes for interesting study, intriguing observation and explosive viewing. An A Level in Politics will give you the tools to make more sense of the decision making process, and hopefully understand the motives of the people who make them. The study of Politics both in the UK and the USA is vibrant, dynamic, controversial and always interesting. Politics combines well with other A level subjects such as Economics, History, Geography, English and Modern Languages. Politics can be studied at degree level in many different combinations, including courses in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE - Oxford), Social and Political Studies (HSPS – Cambridge), Political Economy (LSE). As a subject it demands high levels of analytical skill and is therefore potentially attractive to employers.
Strong reading and writing skills are essential, and the ability to demonstrate critical thinking is a distinct advantage. Students should, above all, have some interest in current affairs. A willingness to watch quality news programmes and read newspapers is essential. Achieving at least a grade 6 in GCSE English Language and History (if taken at GCSE) will provide a solid foundation for the course.
The full A Level consists of three units all assessed at the end of the upper sixth, each worth a third towards the A level qualification.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £16,800 - £22,119; Boarding £33,720 - £36,966 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Denstone, Uttoxeter, ST14 5HN |
Politics is about people and power. It exists wherever people are and it often makes for interesting study, intriguing observation and explosive viewing. An A Level in Politics will give you the tools to make more sense of the decision making process, and hopefully understand the motives of the people who make them. The study of Politics both in the UK and the USA is vibrant, dynamic, controversial and always interesting. Politics combines well with other A level subjects such as Economics, History, Geography, English and Modern Languages. Politics can be studied at degree level in many different combinations, including courses in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE - Oxford), Social and Political Studies (HSPS – Cambridge), Political Economy (LSE). As a subject it demands high levels of analytical skill and is therefore potentially attractive to employers.
Strong reading and writing skills are essential, and the ability to demonstrate critical thinking is a distinct advantage. Students should, above all, have some interest in current affairs. A willingness to watch quality news programmes and read newspapers is essential. Achieving at least a grade 6 in GCSE English Language and History (if taken at GCSE) will provide a solid foundation for the course.
The full A Level consists of three units all assessed at the end of the upper sixth, each worth a third towards the A level qualification.