A Level Politics

Course codes: OSC1292 / OSC1313
Official A Level, worth up to 56 UCAS points

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Official Edexcel Politics A Level
Gain up to 56 UCAS points to help you land your dream place at university
Same course as sixth form or college
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Study A Level Politics from the comfort of your own home and choose when to take your exams. A convenient and stress-free way to study that fits around your existing commitments.

SAVE £150 when you enrol onto 3 A Levels or GCSEs. Discount applied automatically at checkout.

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As well as your A Level course materials and tutor support, this course can include the examination fees needed to successfully gain your A Level Politics qualification and those all-important UCAS points.

Simply receive your course materials online or by post and start studying to gain that all-important A Level. If you add on the exams, when you are ready, we will book the exams for you so you can focus on your studies.

This course can be completed without taking the A Level exam.

Course Duration

Up to 2 years.

Course Outcome

A Level in Politics (you must take the A Level exams to achieve this).

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

3 paper-based exams.

Edexcel Pearson Specification Code: 9PL0

Unit 1

UK Politics and Core Political Ideas

Democracy and participation
Political parties
Electoral systems
Voting behaviour and the media
Liberalism
Conservatism
Socialism

Unit 2

UK Government and Optional Political Ideas

The constitution
Parliament
Prime Minister and executive
Relationship between the branches
Nationalism

Unit 3

Comparative Politics – Government and Politics of the USA

The US Constitution and federalism
US Congress
US Presidency
US Supreme Court
US democracy and participation
US Civil rights

Assessment

To achieve the full Politics A Level you will be assessed across the 3 units. All units will be assessed by three paper-based examinations. A more detailed breakdown of the assessment details is provided below.

Course Duration

You will have 2 years to complete the full A Level from the date you receive your materials. You will be able to study at your own pace and in your own time without the pressure of tight deadlines.

Study Method

This course enables you to study for an A Level in Politics by distance learning at home or at work. Your course materials will be sent by post or via email, you choose! Full tutor support will be available via email, so help is only a click away! Your course pack will include self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked study questions, so you can monitor your progress.

Course Outcome

Upon successful completion of the exams, you will receive an A-Level in Politics. All examinations must be successfully completed to gain the full A level.

Thinking of Going to University?

Open Study College are proud to partner with QA Higher Education, providing students with the unique opportunity to progress into higher education. This partnership aims to support our students in finding and securing a university place at one of QA Higher Education’s conveniently located teaching centres across the UK.

Paper 1: UK Politics and Core Political Ideas

Type: Written examination
Duration: 2 hours
Marks: 84 marks available
Percentage: 33.3% of the total A Level
Assessed: Three questions

Paper 2: UK Government and Optional Political Idea

Type: Written examination
Duration: 2 hours
Marks: 84 marks available
Percentage: 33.3% of the total A Level
Assessed: Three questions

Paper 3: Comparative Politics- Government and Politics of the USA

Type: Written examination
Duration: 2 hours
Marks: 84 marks available
Percentage: 33.3% of the total A Level
Assessed: Four questions

Is this the same qualification as an A Level from a school or college?

Yes! You take the same examinations and get the same qualification. The only difference is that the course is designed to be studied from home, and you receive full tutor support via email.

What skills are needed to enrol on this course?

You do not require any previous knowledge to enrol on this course.

What is included in the cost of the course?

Dedicated personal tutor support
Dedicated student support
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
FREE XO Student Discounts card
*Comprehensive study guide
*Open Study College study pack

* Not included with the online study option

Is there a required reading list?

There is no recommended reading list for this A Level.

Do I have to sit an exam?

Yes, you will need to take the standard A Level examinations in order to fully complete this course. If you add these on, we will book these exams for you.

Please note: If you add on exams you will need to sit these exams in either the Birmingham, Bolton, Doncaster, London or Macclesfield examination centre.

Are there any additional costs?

No, all costs are included within the price! If you don’t add on the exams, you will need to book and pay for these separately. You may want to purchase textbooks to supplement your course, but this is entirely optional.

What if I live outside the UK?

You are still able to study this A-Level course but must take the examinations within the UK as this is the only guaranteed way to access examination centres.

What happens if I lose my course pack?

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

What if I still have questions?

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Adviser Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.