29 Entry Requirements A minimum of 5 grades 9-4 at GCSE including Maths. GCSE grade 5 or above in English Literature or Language is required. Politics A Level Politics A Level offers you a deep and structured understanding of both the UK and wider global political systems. The course covers UK politics and government, exploring democracy, political parties, and the constitution, alongside core ideologies such as liberalism, conservatism, and socialism. It also includes an optional ideology, where we study feminism. The global politics component, which focuses on the USA, allows students to analyse relations between the UK and USA, global governance, and key issues like human rights and climate change. With its balance of theoretical and practical political knowledge, Politics A Level is an ideal choice for students passionate about governance, diplomacy, and global affairs. This A Level qualification is linear which means students will sit all exams at the end of their course in Year 13. Paper 1: UK Politics Paper 2: UK Government Paper 3: Global Politics (USA) Assessment is exam based, testing knowledge, evaluation, and argument-building skills through structured essay responses and political analysis. Assessment Politics A Level encourages critical thinking, debate, and essay-writing skills, preparing students for university and careers in law, journalism, international relations, and public policy. The course links well to History, Economics, Sociology, Business Studies and Law. It also supports entry into local politics and encourages involvement with political parties. Where could it take you? Course Overview
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