Did You Know?
Two Leeds MPs are in the UK Cabinet: Rachel Reeves (Chancellor) and Hilary Benn (Northern Ireland Secretary)
Key Information
Qualification
A-Level
Duration
Two Year Course
Examination Board
Edexcel
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"I enjoy studying Politics as it provides me with an outlet to express and establish my views while also exploring different viewpoints and further my understanding of current and past political events." - Layla Bells, Bruntcliffe School
Key Employability Skills | ||
| Social Influence | Critical Analysis | Reasoning |
Qualification
A-level
Assessment
100% Exam
What do I need to study this course?
You will need a grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language, and an interest in, and some knowledge of, current affairs and politics.
What will I study?
A-level Politics will develop your knowledge and informed understanding of contemporary political structures and issues in their historical context. You will study politics in the United Kingdom as well as global politics and political ideology. You will gain a critical awareness of the changing nature of politics and the relationships between political ideas, institutions and processes.
What next?
Many of our students move on to study a degree in politics or international studies at prestigious universities including the London School of Economics, Cambridge, Durham, Sheffield and York. Politics students often go into Journalism, Business, Law, the Civil Service, and Teaching. They may also work for political parties, charities, and NGOs.
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