A-Level Politics

Exam board – Edexcel

You will need a grade 6 or above in a Humanities subject (History, Geography, or Ethics and Philosophy) and a grade 5 in English.

Throughout A-Level Politics, you will be studying about the Government and Politics of both the UK and the USA. For both countries, you will study elections, voting behaviour, political parties, and the role of individuals like the Prime Minister and the president. The course will help you to understand how and why political decisions are made both in the UK and throughout the wider world. The course is broken down into 3 exams:

• Paper 1 – Politics of the UK, and Core Political Ideas (Conservatism, Liberalism, and Socialism).
• Paper 2 – Government of the UK, and Non-Core Political Ideas (Feminism).
• Paper 3 – Comparative Politics: Government and Politics of the USA.

A-Level Politics is assessed fully through written exams at the end of the course. Each paper is equally weighted, so each Paper makes up 1/3rd of your A-Level Politics grade. You will be supported throughout the course with practice exam questions and tailored feedback.

You will benefit from A-Level Politics if…

• You are interested in current affairs and politics
• You would like to understand how political decisions are made at home and abroad
• You enjoy researching and comparing ideas
• You would like to enhance your skills of analysis, critical thinking, debate, and communication

As of 2026, A-Level Politics is the fastest growing A-Level subject in the UK. This is making it a very desirable subject for top universities and employers. There are many transferable skills, like evaluation, analysis, and communication, which can support you in many careers. Many Politics students go on to become journalists, policy advisors, civil servants, teachers, lawyers, police officers, and many more!

For more information about A-Level Politics, please see Miss Middleton.