Politics A-Level

Politics A-Level gives you detailed knowledge of how the political system works as you discuss voting behaviour, the electoral system, political ideologies, and the legislative process. Using historical examples throughout the course, you will also realise how politics has influenced every major human event in history.

Site

Hastings (Station Plaza)

Level

Level 3

Course Type

16 +

Qualification

A Level

Courses

Options Course Code Starts Ends
apply 01139y1 09/09/24 26/06/26

What will I study?

During this two-year course, you will study a range of intriguing modules that will help you assess the political landscape.

In the first year, you will study the process and reasoning behind law-making and what impact and influence it has on society. You will discuss participation in UK politics and look at the opportunities people have to participate at a national and local level. This will lead onto voting behaviour, the electoral system, political ideologies, and the legislative process.

In the second year, you will study US politics and then compare and contrast the US system to the one we have in the UK.

Using historical examples, you will understand how politics has influenced every major human event in history.

What previous qualifications or experience do I need?

A GCSE grade 5 in English Language.,Our general entry requirements to study 3 A-Levels or any mixed level 3 programme are: 5 GCSEs grade 4-9 including English Language and/or Maths at grade 5. Subject specific entry criteria may also apply. Our general entry requirements to study 4 A-Levels are: 6 GCSEs grade 4-9 including English Language and Maths at grade 6. Subject specific entry criteria may also apply.

How will I be assessed?

Your assessment will be entirely through exams.

What qualification will I achieve?

Once you have completed this course, you will achieve an A-Level in Politics.

What can I do after completing this course?

Politics is a highly respected A-Level and is held in high esteem by Oxbridge and Russell Group universities. So once you have completed this course, you will be well prepared to study at university. You could start degrees in politics, international relations, law or economics.

Are there any extra costs?

There may be some additional costs during the course for trips and visits to further your learning, such as visiting the Houses of Parliament.