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Politics A Level

at Herne Bay High School, Herne Bay · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A level Politics involves a lot of discussion, so is ideal for those who enjoy talking and thinking about current affairs. You will also need to keep up to date with what is happening in the world via the internet, newspapers and TV programmes, and will need to engage in independent learning to increase your knowledge of politics past and present. Work will be set and assessed as research tasks, essay writing and presentation skills. In addition, you will need to be willing to discuss your ideas with others in the group. Students will investigate in detail how people and politics interact in unit one. They will explore the UK’s democratic system as well as direct and indirect democracy. They will focus on the role and scope of political parties. This section also allows students to explore the three traditional political ideas of conservatism, liberalism, and socialism. In unit two, students will develop an understanding of the nature of UK government (where, how and by whom political decisions are made). Students will be introduced to the set of rules governing politics in the UK, the UK constitution, which is different in nature from most of the rest of the world. Government and Politics of the USA gives students the opportunity to develop an understanding of the nature of US democracy and debates surrounding this. They will explore its powerful impact on the rest of the world and compare US political institutions with those in the UK. We will consider the question: has ‘li

What you need to get on

2 Year Course – Normally 5 GCSE grades in the range of 9-4 including GCSE English (minimum grade 5) and GCSE Maths (minimum grade 4). It would also be advantageous to have a GCSE grade 5 and above in either History, Geography or Religious Studies but not essential.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Herne Bay High School

    BULLOCKSTONE ROAD, HERNE BAY, CT6 7NS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 5 September 2026 · HERNE BAY

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