A Level Politics

If you’re considering university or a career in politics, law, public policy, international relations or the civil service, A Level Politics can give you a strong starting point. You’ll develop your understanding of how political systems work, while building skills in analysing information, evaluating different viewpoints and putting forward well-reasoned arguments.

This A Level Politics course gives you an in-depth insight into the core political ideas within UK politics: liberalism, conservatism, and socialism. You’ll also explore political ideas that are present within the UK such as anarchism, feminism, ecologism, multiculturism, and nationalism, as well as gaining an understanding of how the government and politics in the USA compares to politics in the UK and Europe.

You’ll also develop your ability to analyse political arguments, consider different perspectives and express your own views clearly and confidently.

Why study A Level Politics?

Useful for university and a range of careers: A Level Politics can be a great choice if you’re considering university or a career in areas such as politics, law, journalism, the civil service, public affairs or international relations.

Strengthen your university application: A Level Politics can be a strong addition to your A Level choices, particularly if you’re applying for competitive university courses where analytical writing, critical thinking and awareness of current affairs are valued. Politics works particularly well alongside subjects such as law, economics, history, and Sociology, with useful overlap between the subjects that can help you build a broader and more rounded academic profile.

A great choice if you enjoy discussion and debate: If you like questioning ideas, looking at different sides of an issue and discussing topics that affect society, A Level politics gives you the chance to explore those interests.

Study on your terms: With flexible online learning, no fixed start dates, and full tutor support, you can shape your study schedule around your lifestyle. Great if you're balancing work or other responsibilities.