Government and Politics A Level
The Norton Knatchbull School
Hythe Rd, Ashford , Kent, TN24 0QJ
Available start dates
Available start dates
Application Instructions
NEW Applications for September 2026
Applications Open - Monday 3rd November 2025
Applications Close - Monday 5th April 2026 at 5pm
Entry Requirements - A minimum of six separately identifiable GCSE subjects at grade 6 or above, OR an average of grade 6 in the best six GCSE subjects achieved
At least a grade 5 in both English and Mathematics For most subjects at A Level, a grade 6 in the subject at GCSE is required. However, for A Level Mathematics a grade 7 is required, and for Further Mathematics a grade 8 is necessary
How to Apply - Applications can be made through Kent Choices
Please contact us directly if you have any questions - contact sixthformrecruitment@nks.kent.sch.uk
Open Evening
Thursday 15th January - 6pm - 8pm
Presentations at 6:30pm & 7:30pm
No booking necessary.
Open Mornings - Please visit our school website to book a slot for the open mornings www.nks.kent.sch.uk
Thursday 20th November 2025 9am - 12pm
Thursday 11th December 2025 9am -12pm
Please visit our website for information on consultation meeting if you would like to visit the school and talk to a member of the Sixth Form Team - https://www.nks.kent.sch.uk/page/?title=Sixth+Form+Admissions&pid=33
Course Summary
Lively, relevant and controversial…there are many ways to describe Alevel politics but there is no denying that it Is one of the most interesting and engaging qualifications you can choose.
This course will introduce you to the British and American political systems, the theories which underpin them and those who seek power within them.
Politics is taught through a lively, investigative approach and offers challenge to all abilities.
A wide range of methods and techniques is employed, including research, presentation, debate, roleplay, drama, AV and ICT. All help to stimulate deeper understanding and sharpen analytical skills.
Course Details
This course will introduce you to the British and American political systems, the theories which underpin them and those who seek power within them.
Politics is taught through a lively, investigative approach and offers challenge to all abilities.
A wide range of methods and techniques is employed, including research, presentation, debate, roleplay, drama, AV and ICT. All help to stimulate deeper understanding and sharpen analytical skills.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Paper 1 Government and politics of the UK
Written exam: 2 hours/77 marks 33⅓ % of Alevel
Questions: a mixture of medium length ‘explain’ and essay style questions.
Paper 2 The government and politics of the USA Comparative politics
Written exam: 2 hours/77 marks 33⅓ % of Alevel
Questions: a mixture of medium length ‘explain’ and essay style questions.
Paper 3 Political ideas Written exam: 2 hours/77 marks 33⅓ % of Alevel
Questions: a mixture of medium length ‘explain’ and essay style questions.
Entry requirements
GCSE grade 6 in a humanities.
Your next steps...
Politics, History, International Relations, Social Policy, Peace Studies, Social Sciences.
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