Interested in how society works and decisions are made? A Level Politics
explores political and social issues, current affairs, and the workings of UK
democracy. You’ll gain a critical understanding of political ideologies,
parties, and systems, and how they shape the world around us.
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Politics A Level
Level 3 - Advanced
Politics A Level
In Year 1, you’ll study British politics, including democracy, political
parties, and the UK government. In Year 2, you’ll explore global politics and
political ideas, analysing international systems and ideologies. The course
encourages critical thinking and debate.
Location
Entry
Fees
When
Sutton Coldfield College
08-09-2025
Free*
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* Courses are free for 16-18s. Students aged 19 or over could be charged fees and is subject to a fee assessment. Learners on benefits in the majority of cases courses are also free. Fee assessments are completed at enrolment.
Course Length: 35 Weeks
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including GCSE Maths at grade 4 and GCSE English Language at grade 5.
This is a two-year course assessed entirely by written exams at the end of the second year.
Politics is highly valued by universities and supports careers in journalism, law, teaching, public service, management, and social work.