A Level Politics
Examining Board: Edexcel
Overview
Studying A Level Politics gives you a front‑row seat to understanding how power actually works — not just in Parliament, but in everyday life. You learn how laws are made, why governments make certain decisions, and how political debates shape the world around you. It is a subject that builds real intellectual confidence. Politics makes you a sharper thinker and a more informed citizen.
Course Content
A Level Politics has the following topics:
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UK Politics: The parties of the UK, the power of UK democracy, the media and voting behaviour.
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UK Government: The constitution, Parliament and the role of the Prime Minister and their cabinet, as well as the upper echelons of our legal system.
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US Government and Politics: Compare our system to that of America. The role of the President, Congress and the Supreme Court.
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Ideologies: Delve into the debates surrounding human character and motivations and unpick the very fabric of human interaction.
Entry Requirements
5 GCSEs Grade 4 or above, including Maths, and Grade 5 or above in English Language.
How is it Assessed?
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Paper 1: UK Politics and Core Ideologies (33%)
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Paper 2: UK Government and Non-Core Ideology (Nationalism) (33%)
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Paper 3: Comparative US Government and Politics (33%)
Future Pathways with Politics
Politics links naturally with careers in law, journalism, public service, business, and international relations, because all of them rely on understanding people, institutions, and decision‑making.
