Politics

Introduction to A level Politics video

Edexcel

Why choose A level Politics?

“Just because you do not take an interest in politics, doesn’t mean politics won’t take an interest in you...” attributed to Pericles, 5th century BC.

With the election of Biden, the issue of Brexit and the EU, the rise of nationalism and populism around the globe and the shift to a more ‘Asian Centric World’, the study of Politics has never been more relevant or more fascinating. It is a subject for those with an enquiring mind and a desire to find out what is going on in the world today and why…

A level Politics is a highly regarded academic A level, well respected by leading universities and employers. You will learn about the governance of the world in which we live, and develop skills in: communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and adaptability. These skills are useful in numerous careers, including being a lawyer, journalist, marketing or finance.

A level Politics is divided into a number of components covering a broad spectrum of political themes:

AS level

Paper 1

UK Politics: Democracy and participation, Political parties, Electoral systems, Voting behaviour and the media

50% (60 marks)

1 hour 45 minutes exam

Paper 2

UK Government: The constitution, Parliament, Prime Minister and executive, Relationships between the branches of Government.

50% (60 marks)

1 hour 45 minutes exam

A level

Paper 1

Political Participation: Democracy and participation, Political parties, Electoral systems, Voting behaviour and the media.

Core Political Ideas: Conservatism, Liberalism, Socialism.

33.3% (84 marks)

2 hour exam

Paper 2

UK Government: The constitution, Parliament, Prime Minister and executive, Relationships between the branches of government

Nationalism and Populism.

33.3% (84 marks)

2 hour exam

Paper 3

Global Politics: Sovereignty & globalisation, global governance: political & economic, global governance: human rights & environmental, power and developments, regionalism and the European Union, comparative theories of government.

33.3% (84 marks)

2 hour exam

CAN I STUDY Government and Politics?

If you have an interest in politics, global current affairs, and an enquiring mind you will enjoy the study of Politics. The course is suitable for students who have achieved a minimum Grade 6 in English.

Sarah Blainey –Curriculum Leader, Humanities