Politics A Level (Level 3)

Applications Open: - 1st October 2025

Interviews: From January 2026

Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English or maths. Please check specific courses for their entry requirements.

How to Apply: Please apply via KentChoices

For any other information & enquiries please contact Miss Moore on rmoore@wrotham.kent.sch.uk and/or Mr Elphick on relphick@wrotham.kent.sch.uk

This is a two year course which will result in a single A Level. This can be taken in a combination with other level 3 courses (including A level and vocational).

If taken, students will need to choose two other level 3 qualifications and will be requested to do our mandatory enrichment programme. This programme covers a range of different employment skills, other qualifications and experiences that students can use for their post 18 destinations including the Extended Project Qualification (useful for extra UCAS points and research experience).

UNIT 1 Government and politics of the UK- Government and Politics of the UK is divided into ten sections. Each has a particular focus but their interrelationships must be understood to appreciate the complexities of the system. Students will study each of the prescribed sections:

• The nature and sources of the British constitution

• The structure and role of Parliament

• The Prime minister and cabinet

• The judiciary

• Devolution

• Democracy and participation

• Elections and referendums

• Political parties

• Pressure groups

• The European Union

UNIT 2: Government and politics of the USA and comparative politics- Government and politics of the USA is divided into eight sections. Each has a particular focus but their interrelationships must be understood to appreciate the complexities of the system.Students will study each of the prescribed sections below.:

• The constitutional framework of US government

• The legislative branch of government: Congress

• The executive branch of government: the President

• The judicial branch of government

• The electoral process and direct democracy

• Political parties

• Pressure groups

• Civil rights

• Comparative politics: constitutional arrangements, the executives, the judiciaries, electoral and party systems, pressure groups, civil rights

UNIT 3: Political ideas

• Liberalism

• Conservatism

• Socialism

• Nationalism

• Feminism

• Multiculturalism

• Anarchism

• Ecologism

Three 2-hour exams at the end of Year 13.

Grade 5 or above in GCSE English.

Lively, relevant, controversial… there are many ways to describe A-level Politics. There’s no denying that it’s one of the most interesting and engaging qualifications you can choose.

Covering news and current affairs from the UK and US, it helps you understand how the UK country is run and develops research, written communication and debate skills. It also helps grow your confidence.

It’s ideal if you’re considering studying politics, sociology, ethics, advertising or journalism at university and is highly regarded by employers in industries including politics, international organisations, the media, government and the civil service.