A-Level Politics

Requirement to begin study:

GCSE grade 6 in English Language and Literature. Grade 6 in History or Geography

Exam Board Edexcel

This subject has no coursework and is tested by three 2-hour GCE exams that are 100% essay based.

(Year 12)

Paper 1 topics: Democracy, Political parties, Electoral systems, Voting Behavior.

Ideas: Conservatism, Liberalism, Socialism.

 

Paper 2 topics: Parliament, The Prime minister,

 

(Year 13)

Paper 2 continued:  The Constitution, Relationship between branches (Judiciary)

Ideas: Feminism

 

Paper 3 A (USA): Congress, Democracy in USA, Presidency, Supreme Court

Comparative between UK and USA

 

Classroom time: Five hours a week, homework between 4-5 hours a week

 

Text book provided: Pearson Edexcel A Level Politics 2nd edition: UK Government and Politics, Political Ideas and US Government and Politics Paperback – 31 Mar. 2023