Politics AS/A2 Level

In your first year, you will study democracy, political parties and their ideologies, elections, pressure groups, rights and liberties, how parliament works, and the role of the judiciary. In your second year you will study fundamental questions about the citizen¿s relationship to the state. This will involve studying ideas such as socialism, conservatism, liberalism, anarchism, nationalism and feminism

• You must satisfy the general entry criteria for A Level courses, which are based on your GCSE results.
• In addition, you must have achieved at least a grade B and a grade C in at least two written subjects, e.g. History, Geography, Humanities, English Literature, Business, Religious Studies or English Language.

International students:

• Equivalent overseas qualifications will be considered.
• IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in each skill) or equivalent.

Assessment is by coursework and end of year exams. Successful completion of the first year gains you an AS Level in Politics. Successful completion of the second gains you an A Level in Politics.

Politics is a well-regarded A Level that provides an ideal grounding for students with social interests - particularly in Law and Journalism. Students have also progressed from this course to work in local government.