Preston College

A Level Government & Politics

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Entry Requirements

37 GCSE points including a grade C in English Language.

Your Course:

Politics affects all aspects of your life from local to world issues. With the Government and Politics A Level, you will learn about different parts of the political world such as the media, the parties and the people. You will also widen your understanding of the reasons for differing opinions in politics. Units you will study include:

• People and politics
• Parliamentary decisions and the powers of Government
• Political ideologies and the change of politics and society
• Multiculturalism and politics

Assessment for this course is through externally set exams and coursework.

Your Enrichment

As well as the wide variety of sporting enrichment activities available to all students, there are opportunities for trips including the chance to visit the Houses of Parliament, a number of conferences and possibility of an overseas visit in year 2.

Your Future

As well as the skills in analysis and evaluation you gain through studying politics, you will gain a deep understanding of the political world. An A Level in Government and Politics can lead to various degrees at university such as Journalism, Law or History.