Politics

Entry Requirements 

English Language and Literature grade 6 and above (History grade 6 and above for those that studied History at GCSE).

About This Course

The study of Politics will enable you to develop an interest, passion and most importantly a clear and concise understanding of the way in which governments function and operate in the modern world.

Course Content & Assessment

The Pearson Edexcel specification has 6 topics spread across 3 exam papers all of which are sat at the end of year 13. They focus on UK Politics, UK Government, Core Political Parties and Non-Core Political Parties, as well as American Politics.

What could this course lead to?

The career options linked to Politics are wide ranging, most noticeably in local or national government, Law, Teaching, Journalism or Media.