Politics – Politics A Level

Do you enjoy a stimulating and dynamic subject which investigates topical issues and controversies that affect our everyday lives? Politics helps us understand how the British political system works,as well as developing an understanding of the core ideologies of liberalism, conservatism and socialism and another important ideology, multiculturalism.

Students will also study the American Political system. Students will develop a range of analytical, investigative and critical skills to use in whatever career path they choose. To do well in Politics, students will need to keep up-to-date with current affairs by reading a respected newspaper and watching or listening to the news on a weekly basis.

Course Specific Trips & Visits

The College offers a number of educational experiences each year to enable students to contextualise their learning. These experiences include trips, visiting speakers and residentials. In February 2019 the current History students will be visiting Beijing in China and in October 2019, students will be able to go on a trip to the USA visiting New York and Washington DC.

Politics students are well respected for their versatility and their analytical and evaluative skills which are essential in so many jobs. Possible careers can include the Civil Service, Teaching and the Police.

Students wishing to include A Levels in their programme need to have (or expect to achieve) at least five GCSE passes, with at least two at Grade 5 or above (and a satisfactory school reference) in order to be accepted on an A Level/BTEC Level 3 Programme.

In addition, students should meet the following minimum GCSE requirements:

• Grade 5 in English Language and Grade 4 in Maths plus Grade 5 in English Literature or History, if taken