Politics, A Level, Edexcel

Edexcel A Level Politics

Course Contact: Mr Follett Assessment: Examination only Progression: Obtain UCAS points

“I really enjoyed this course. It allowed me to build on my knowledge of, and interest in, the British political system, as well as gain an understanding of the similarities and differences between the UK and the USA. It taught me to look at the global impact of decisions made by national governments and international organisations on the rest of the world.”

- Sixth Form pupil The course studies aspects of UK politics through the structures of the UK political system, its institutions, systems and core elements. We consider political participation in the UK through voting and other mechanisms. The course also covers key political models at a philosophical level, such as liberalism and conservatism.

How is the course structured and graded? This is a linear A Level studied over two years and is assessed by final exams only. There are three components, each assessed by a two hour examination in the Upper Sixth.

Will this course be suitable for me? If you have an interest in UK and global politics, and political theory, this course will be for you. This course requires pupils to be able to write short and long essay questions in time limited situations. It also requires pupils to read and gather information from a wide range of sources, therefore pupils would usually be required to have attained at least a grade 5 in GCSE English.

What could this course lead to? This course could lead to further study at university in politics or other relevant subjects such as Law, Sociology or Philosophy. It is also a useful subject for entry into the public services such as the army, police or civil service.