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A Level Politics

Course outline

Democracy, dictatorship, monarchy, communism and republic – how do these political systems work and what impact do they have on citizens around the world?

Government and politics affects every aspect of our lives; our freedoms, our laws, the opportunities we have to succeed in life. At home in the UK debate continues on immigration, the health services and education.

In other countries people are fighting for equal rights for women, access to schooling for children and the abolition of dangerous working conditions. Find out how global politics has developed over the centuries and where we’re heading in the future.

You will study:

  • UK Politics of the UK, including Democracy and Participation, Election, Political parties, pressure groups and rights in context
  • UK Government of the UK, including the Constitution, Parliament, The PM and the Executive
  • Political ideologies: Conservatism, Liberalism, Socialism and Feminism
  • US Government and Politics: Congress, the President, the Supreme Court, Democracy and participation in the US including parties, interest groups and elections.

You will study this course alongside 2 or 3 other A Levels and you will be able to select your chosen subjects when you apply online.

Subjects which complement A Level Politics include Sociology, Psychology, English, Economics, Business, Geography or History.

How to apply for this course

Apply online to study an A Level Programme in 2023/24.

You will select your individual subjects when you complete the application.

Choose a course option below and press apply now.

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Location Date
High Pavement Sixth Form
Chaucer Street
Nottingham
NG1 5LP

Start: Monday 4th September 2023

2 year programme

Course code: C000450 / Q000511

High Pavement Sixth Form
Chaucer Street
Nottingham
NG1 5LP

Start: Monday 4th September 2023

1 year intensive programme

Course code: C000453 / Q024836

Qualification

Edexcel A Level Politics
Duration

A Level: 2 years

A Level Intensive: 1 year
Level Level 3
Entry requirements

2 year A Level Programme:

  • To study 3 A Levels you’ll need at least 5 GCSE’s at grades 9-4 including GCSE English at grade 5 and Maths at grade 4 or above
  • To study 4 A Levels you’ll need at least 6 GCSE’s at grades 9-6 including GCSE English at grade 5 and Maths at grade 4 or above
  • You must also have studied an essay writing subject such as GCSE History or Geography.

The programme of study is for 2 years, and you will be expected to be achieving a minimum of grade D in all subject assessments by the end of year 1 to progress to your 2nd year.

1 year Intensive A Level Programme:

  • Two full A Levels at grade C or above
  • Five or more GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language and Maths
  • You must also have studied an essay writing subject such as GCSE History or Geography.
  • Complete a successful interview

Applicants with predicted GCSE grades 1 or 2 points below the entry requirement for an A Level:

If your predicted grades do not meet the entry requirements for either 1 or 2 of your chosen A Level subject choices, don’t worry we will still make you a conditional offer. We advise that you think about a second choice of course as a back-up plan. You can meet with us for a supportive, friendly and impartial discussion to look at other courses that Nottingham College has to offer. For more information contact High Pavement Sixth Form admissions by telephone on 0115 9100 100 or email at feadmissions@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk

Applicants who choose 4 subjects but only have the entry requirements to study 3:

If your predicted grades do not meet the entry requirements to study 4 A Level subjects, don’t worry we will still make you a conditional offer for all 4. At your ‘Get Ready for College’ day you will undertake tasters in your subjects and at this point you can discuss your options with subject staff at the event, to help you finalise your subject choices. Final A Level choices however will be made at enrolment in August when your GCSE results are confirmed.
Teaching & assessment

Exams consist of 30 mark source based and essay questions, 24 mark ideology essays, plus 2 x 12 mark US / UK comparative questions
Progression

You could progress to a related higher education course such as politics, political studies, political history, sociology or international relations.

There are lots of careers open to you such as journalist, political researcher, local government officer or civil servant.
Additional information

Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees.

If you are aged 19 or over you may still be eligible for funding. Check out our Financial Help pages to find out more!

If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information.