Studying A Level Politics gives you the confidence and ability to not only discuss current affairs but actually understand them. It is a well-respected academic subject, combining well with both science and arts A Levels. Politics is part of the PPE course at Oxford University, which is famous for producing UK Prime Ministers including David Cameron and Liz Truss. Ultimately, Politics A Level helps you to develop debating skills as well as a knowledge and appreciation of the world around you, giving you an advantage at university interviews and putting you in good stead for the rest of your life.
Politics is a subject only offered at A Level and so there are no GCSE requirements.
Paper 1: UK Politics (Two hour written paper and is worth 33% of the total A Level) Students will study democracy and participation, political parties, electoral systems, voting behaviour and the media. This paper will also include core political ideas of conservatism, liberalism and socialism. Paper 2: UK Government (Two hour written paper and is worth 33% of the total A Level) Students will study the intuitions and organisations of the UK such as the constitution, Parliament, the Prime Minister and executive, and ultimately the question is asked- where does power lie within the UK? Paper 3: Comparative Politics - US Government & Politics (Two hour written paper and is worth 33% of the total A Level) A comparative unit will see students looking at the US Constitution and federalism, US congress, the US presidency, US Supreme Court, democracy and participation and civil rights. There is no coursework element.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Shropshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £10,773 - £16,731 |
| Address | 32 Town Walls, Shrewsbury, SY1 1TN |
Studying A Level Politics gives you the confidence and ability to not only discuss current affairs but actually understand them. It is a well-respected academic subject, combining well with both science and arts A Levels. Politics is part of the PPE course at Oxford University, which is famous for producing UK Prime Ministers including David Cameron and Liz Truss. Ultimately, Politics A Level helps you to develop debating skills as well as a knowledge and appreciation of the world around you, giving you an advantage at university interviews and putting you in good stead for the rest of your life.
Politics is a subject only offered at A Level and so there are no GCSE requirements.
Paper 1: UK Politics (Two hour written paper and is worth 33% of the total A Level) Students will study democracy and participation, political parties, electoral systems, voting behaviour and the media. This paper will also include core political ideas of conservatism, liberalism and socialism. Paper 2: UK Government (Two hour written paper and is worth 33% of the total A Level) Students will study the intuitions and organisations of the UK such as the constitution, Parliament, the Prime Minister and executive, and ultimately the question is asked- where does power lie within the UK? Paper 3: Comparative Politics - US Government & Politics (Two hour written paper and is worth 33% of the total A Level) A comparative unit will see students looking at the US Constitution and federalism, US congress, the US presidency, US Supreme Court, democracy and participation and civil rights. There is no coursework element.