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A Level Politics

St Ivo Academy

St Ivo Academy, High Leys, St Ives, Cambridgeshire , PE27 6RR

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

St.Ivo Academy with Sixth Form

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Block C

Course Summary

If you are interested in current affairs and the ways in which different views in society are managed, how conflict is resolved and where power is located, then A-level Politics is the course for you.

Course Details

A-level politics is a course for inquisitive minds. Studying politics will enable you to develop your understanding of the government and politics of the UK and USA, along with all the fiercely debated topics this includes. You will normally get the opportunity to take part in debates, visit the Houses of Parliament and enjoy a programme of visiting speakers. In addition, there will be leadership opportunities in a student-led politics society.

The course comprises of three components, two of which will be on UK government and politics, together with political ideas. The third component is about US politics and a comparison with the UK.

This subject works well with history and English literature.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

100% Exam

Entry requirements

See general entry requirements on our information page

Grade 5+ in GCSE English language or grade 5+ in GCSE history

If politics studied at GCSE grade 5+

Your next steps...

A-level politics will allow you to develop your skills of research, communication, analysis and evaluation, all of which will prepare you well for higher education.

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