Ever wondered who really makes the decisions, how laws get passed, or why politics dominates the news? If you’re curious about power, influence, and the big debates shaping our world, A Level Politics is for you. This course puts current affairs at the heart of your learning and gives you the skills to analyse, debate, and truly understand how politics works in the UK, the US, and beyond.
You’ll study UK Government and Politics which takes you inside the workings of our system—covering the constitution, Parliament, the prime minister, cabinet, and judiciary. You’ll also explore democracy, voting behaviour, political parties, and how the public’s voice is heard through elections and pressure groups.
While US Government and Politics lets you compare the UK with America. You’ll dive into the US constitution, Congress, the presidency, and Supreme Court, while also looking at civil rights, parties, elections, and the role of direct democracy in shaping society.
Political Ideas introduces you to the big theories behind politics. You’ll study Liberalism, Conservatism, and Socialism, plus another key ideology such as Feminism, Nationalism, Multiculturalism, Ecologism or even Anarchism—ideas that have shaped, and continue to shape, the modern world.
Through debates, discussions, and analysis, you’ll develop critical thinking, research, and communication skills that universities and employers value highly. Whether you see yourself in law, journalism, government, international relations—or simply want to make sense of today’s world— A Level Politics will give you the tools to do it.
Politics isn’t just about learning—it’s about questioning, challenging, and shaping the future.
