Politics A Level
Subject Information
Curriculum information
Year 12 overview
Component 1: UK Politics
Students will study: Democracy and participation, political parties, electoral systems, voting behaviour and the media.
Component 2: UK Government
Students will study: The constitution, parliament, Prime Minister and executive, relationships between the branches.
Optional Political Idea: Feminism.
Core Political Idea One: Socialism.
Year 13 overview
Core Political Idea Two: Liberalism.
Core Political Idea Three: Conservatism.
Component 3: Comparative Politics USA
For USA, students will study: The US Constitution and federalism, US congress, US presidency, US Supreme Court and civil
rights, democracy and participation, comparative theories.
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What our students say
"I have really enjoyed studying Politics at A Level, it is not only an interesting and dynamic choice of subject but also has allowed me to see our political system in a completely new light. Although Politics is not necessarily the direct path I would like to take in choosing my career, I have gained transferable skills in debating, analysing, evaluating and also writing in an extended form. In year twelve my class and I had the opportunity to take part in a debate against other local schools - this built on my confidence as a public speaker but also has helped me in being able to speak with professional sensitivity. (Which is a skill needed despite your choice of career path). The skills I have gained from studying Politics have without a doubt contributed to my ability to be a successful and confident Head Girl."
