Politics A Level

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Wyke gives you the opportunity to explore the issues, ideas and decisions that shape your life, while developing highly valued skills in critical thinking, analysis, debate and evaluation.

Our exciting A Level course explores British and American politics, examining democracy, elections and political parties, alongside the institutions, processes and leaders that shape political life in the UK and USA.

Beyond the classroom, Politics comes to life through outstanding enrichment opportunities, including visits to Westminster and Washington DC.

With exceptional outcomes and ambitious destinations, Politics at Wyke is the perfect choice for students who want to question, debate and understand the world around them.

A Level Politics is a dynamic and intellectually stimulating course that invites you to explore the systems, ideas, and institutions that shape our world.

Paper 1 - you’ll delve into the ways people participate in UK politics, examining electoral systems, political parties, pressure groups, and the potential of direct democracy. You’ll also study the core ideologies of Liberalism, Conservatism, and Socialism, gaining insight into their origins, values, and influence.

Paper 2 - focuses on how Britain is governed, covering the roles of the Prime Minister, Parliament, and judiciary, alongside constitutional reform and devolution. You’ll also explore Nationalism as a non-core ideology, tracing its evolution and impact.

Paper 3 - you’ll turn your attention to the USA, analysing its constitution, government branches, electoral processes, political parties, and civil rights movements. The final section allows you to compare and contrast the UK and US political systems, sharpening your analytical skills. Each paper contributes equally to your final grade. This course is perfect for students who are curious about the world, passionate about justice, and eager to make a difference. If you want to understand how power works and be part of shaping the future, this is where your journey begins.

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Many students who have taken the A Level in Politics often become so enthusiastic about the subject that they go on to study Politics at university. In this respect the subject is one of the many humanity/social science subjects that enable students to progress to careers in the civil service, business and finance, the legal profession, public sector professions and journalism and the media more generally. Some former politics students have become researchers or joined local or national government. At least two former Wyke politics students have go on to become MPs, but none have become Prime Minister (so far).