Politics A Level

A Level Politics

It's a political minefield out there. It's your job to make sense of it all - you even get to join in debates and attend our very own Question Time, how's that for a Party? Studying Politics at Runshaw College will help students to understand the nature and scope of the issues and questions in the modern world and to appreciate the wide range of possible solutions that are offered. This is a subject that both unites and divides people: it unites in that challenges we face such as health and education are all relevant to our lives, and divides as few seem to agree on how to deal with these challenges.

• Course Information

  • Course Code

    LAPOL

  • Exam Board

    AQA

  • Attendance Pattern

    Daytime

  • Course Level

    Level 3

  • Study Mode

    Full Time

  • Course Location

    Leyland Campus

  • Age Group

    School Leavers (16-18)

  • Course Duration

    2 years

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• Overview

  Our students are encouraged to examine their own thoughts and views, in an open way in our non-threatening environment. As can be expected, Government and Politics is never static or shy of controversy! To complement studies, we offer a number of enrichment opportunities at Runshaw. On a weekly basis we have our debating society – the “Think Tank”, and this is the most frequent enrichment event. In terms of trips and activities away from college, there are many, whether it is staging or organising mock events in local high schools or branching out to further afield to visit London and the Houses of Parliament.

  Course Highlights:

  Political diary, visiting MPs and mock elections.

• Entry Requirements

  Overall requirements for the A Level Programme at Runshaw College require a minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at Grade 5, in 5 separate national curriculum subjects (including a minimum of grade 4 in both English and Maths). It is expected that most students will study 3 subjects – the option of doing 4 subjects for students who have an average GCSE grade profile of 8 or above will be considered on an individual basis. For more information on your future career path, visit www.informedchoices.ac.uk. View all our A Level courses in detail by clicking here.

  This must include a written subject.

• How will I be assessed?

  100% written examination.

• Progression Pathway

  The course is an excellent preparation for a wide variety of university courses and people-orientated careers such as law, journalism, government, human resources, teaching and politics.

• National Careers Service

  For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please follow this link to the National Careers Service.