Longsands Academy
Longsands Academy
Qualification:
A Level Politics
Exam Board:
Edexcel
Subject Specific Entry Requirements:
Students need to achieve at least a grade 5 in English (along with the normal entry requirements for Longsands Sixth Form). It would, however, be preferable to have achieved a grade 6.
Why Study Politics?
Politics is the study of power, who has it and why and how it affects us all. The Politics course will enable you to study contemporary British and Global politics and develop a strong understanding of the factors shaping the British and Global political systems.
Studying A-level Government and Politics will provide insight into political beliefs central to an understanding of the modern world. It also develops analytical and evaluative skills in relation to interesting topics prevalent in the turbulent political climate of today.
If you want to focus on political events in the UK, the EU, and beyond and the ideologies that underpin them, this is the course for you. No prior detailed knowledge is required, just a keen interest in politics.
Where can Politics take me next?
The course provides a foundation of political understanding on which to build and develop skills for citizenship and university study. Example degree courses which generally require or are compatible with Politics A-level include Politics, Economics, Journalism, Law, International Relations, History and Social Policy.
Politics Enrichment and Super-Curricular
The department organises a trip to Houses of Parliament and host visits from political figures. Politics students will also be offered a place on the department’s trip to Rome.
Recent Destinations from Longsands Students
University of East Anglia studying History and Politics, University of Hill – Politics, University of Sheffield – Politics.