Politics - A Level Intensive

Politics allows you to understand and study issues that affect us all, looking specifically at the UK and European Union, democracy and participation and the various political points of view. The course covers three main elements; UK politics, UK government and comparative politics.

Topics covered can include:

UK Politics

• Democracy and participation
• Political parties
• Electoral systems
• Voting behaviour and the media
• Conservatism, liberalism, socialism

UK Government 

• The constitution
• Parliament
• Prime Minister and executive
• Relationships between the branches
• Anarchism, ecologism, feminism, multiculturalism, nationalism

Comparative Politics

• Sovereignty and globalisation
• Global governance: political and economic
• Global governance: human rights and environmental
• Power and developments
• Regionalism and the European Union

For applicants who are under the age of 18, the standard A Level programme is recommended. However, applicants aged 18 and over will be considered for the A Level Intensive course if they have already proven a record of achievement at A level or an equivalent level 3 qualification e.g. Grade D achieved in A-levels.

To study this A Level Intensive, you will need:

• A proven track record of achievement at A level or an equivalent level 3 qualification e.g. Grade D achieved in previous A-levels
• Three GCSEs at grade 5 or above including English Language and Maths, plus two further GCSEs at grade 4
• If your English Language GCSE is at grade 5, one of your three GCSEs at grade 5 or above must be a literary subject (e.g. English Literature, History, Business Studies, Sociology, Geography)
• Admission onto this course is subject to passing an entrance test set at AS level
• A reference from your previous school/college

All applicants must take an entry test and have an interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

During the year there will be formal internal assessments which you will need to pass in order to be entered into the final three public written examinations.

School Leavers

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, it will be free. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.

Adults

Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2
If you will be aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, your course may be free, depending on your circumstances. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.

A Levels are widely regarded as the standard entry qualification for top universities in the UK, and the rest of the world. Many of our students go onto study for a degree at the university of their choice, with some choosing to progress into apprenticeships or other employment.