A Level  

This course has been designed to actively encourage and develop an interest in the study of politics. It enables you to gain an insight into political beliefs and provides the tools to develop your skills of analysis and evaluation. The units studied are: 

• Government and Politics in the UK  

• Government and Politics in the USA 

• Comparative Politics  

• Political Ideas 

If you enjoy discussion and are interested in current affairs then this course will appeal to you. 

Assessment 

100% Exam 

Where Next 

Politics is a highly regarded academic qualification and can be used to enter a huge variety of university courses and careers such as law, journalism, criminology or politics itself. 

More Information 

For more information about this course please see the specification below or contact the Sixth Form team.