1Course Overview
A Level Politics
Course code: OSC1292
- Official Edexcel Politics A Level
- Full Course Materials
- Full Tutor Support
- Study at your own pace
- Exam fees not included - to include exams see our A Level Politics inc Exams
Study A Level Politics from home – your route to academic success!
This new A Level course has been updated to meet the latest academic specifications, so you can feel confident you are studying the most up-to-date academic content.
You will be responsible for booking your exams.
On this course, you will be able to:
- Gain up to 56 UCAS points to help you land your dream place at university
- Study at your own pace with no strict deadlines to contend with
Studying A Levels with us lets you choose when you take your exams, so that you are always fully prepared. A convenient and stress-free way to study that fits around your existing commitments.
Simply receive your course materials online or by post and start studying to gain that all-important A Level.
2Course Content
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 (A-Level only)
- Conservatism (A-Level only)
- Socialism (A-Level only)
Unit 2: UK Government and Optional Political Ideas
- The constitution
- Parliament
- Prime Minister and executive
- Relationship between the branches
- Nationalism (*optional political idea, A-Level only)
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
3Other Information
Assessment
To achieve the full Politics A Level you must take the exams. All units will be assessed by 3 paper-based exams. A more detailed breakdown of the exams is provided below:
- 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
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 this home learning course you will receive an A Level in Politics. All examinations must be successfully completed to gain the full A Level. The first opportunity to take these exams are in 2019.
4Q&As
Course Questions & Answers
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 onto this course?
You do not require any previous knowledge to enrol on this course.
What is included in the cost of my course?
- Dedicated personal tutor support
- Dedicated student support
- Assignment marking and feedback
- FREE CV writing service
- FREE NUS Extra card
- *Comprehensive study guide
- *Exclusive Open Study College Pen
- *Student study planner
- *Three colour highlighter
- *Student notebook
- *Not included with the online study option
Is there a recommended 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. The examinations run on specific dates, which can be obtained by visiting the Edexcel website. You will be required to book and pay for these examinations yourself; however, we can provide a list of A Level test centres around the country to help you with this.
Alternatively see our A Level Politics inc Exams, where we will book the exams for you!
Are there any additional costs?
You will be required to pay for your exams and fees to take your exams at the examining centre that you choose.
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?
We offer a course replacement service which ensures that, if your course pack is lost or damaged throughout the duration of your studies, we can issue you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee. This is available by calling our Student Support team on 03300 563100.
What do i do if i still have questions?
For further information please contact us.
