A Level Politics
Northampton Academy - West Northamptonshire
01604210017
Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN3 8NH
Course summary

Politics at A Level represents the demands of a truly modern and evolving political environment in the UK and around the world. Students will study UK politics and UK government, which provides a set of core knowledge and understanding. Students will also study three core political ideas and feminism. They will then study the government and politics of the USA providing the breadth and depth to study Politics at university and to be able to confidently participate in Politics in the UK.

Entry requirements

Grade 5 in an Humanities Subject Five GCSE Grade 5 or above including English Language and Mathematics please see the subject specific requirement

How you'll be assessed

Component 1: UK Politics and Core Political Ideas Written exam: 2 hours 84 marks - 33% of A-level Component 2: UK Government and Non-core Political Ideas Written exam: 2 hours - 84 marks - 33% of A-level Component 3: USA – Comparative Politics Written exam: 2 hours - 84 marks - 33% of A-level

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityWest Northamptonshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWellingborough Road, Northampton, NN3 8NH