A Level Politics

Politics dominates our lives. From decisions about whether we go to war to decisions about university fees. Politicians make choices that affect us as individuals and as a society. This course enables students to understand how and why these decisions are made and what role different people play in that process. The exciting course encourages debate and discussion, enabling students to develop the skills needed to express their opinions, whilst considering the views of others. Our students learn so much about day to day events that are affecting their lives and leave the course with a newfound appreciation of the issues that they can influence after finding their political voice. As part of the course the students will have the opportunity to participate in a visit to London which incorporates, amongst other exciting experiences, visiting: The Houses of Parliament The Supreme Court A multinational NGO Students with A Level politics are highly considered by top universities due to their ability to analyse and evaluate evidence, to shape an evidenced argument and to consider a range of views.

- UK politics: Investigate how students and people and politics interact and explore the development of the UK's democratic system. Topics include types of democracy, elections, political parties, voting behaviour and the role of the media in contemporary politics.

- UK Government: Looks at how the UK is governed by different groups and institutions. Topics include the Constitution, the Prime Minister, the role of Parliament and the relationship between these branches of government.

- Global Politics: Considers how the role of the state has changed in an age of globalisation and how this new interconnected has changed the relationships between countries. This leads to an investigation of environment issues, a consideration of war and global security and how power is distributed globally.

- Political Ideas: Explore four political ideas of liberalism, conservatism, socialism and nationalism and how these key ideas and principles apply in practice to human nature, the state, society and the economy.

You will develop your knowledge and understanding through a combination of theory based sessions in the classroom and independent project research.

Assessment

Component 1: UK Politics - Written examination: 2 hours

Component 2: UK Government - Written examination: 2 hours

Component 3: Comparative Politics - Written examination: 2 hours

To study A Level courses you'll need: 5 GCSEs at 9-5 plus Grade 5 in all subjects you wish to study at A Level.