Master A Level Politics at Sandy Secondary School

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Introduction to A Level Politics

A Level Politics at Sandy Secondary School is one of the most lively, debate-inspiring and relevant subjects you can study. Examined by Edexcel, this course provides an insight into how the UK and American political systems work, and shows students how they can get involved in the political system of their country.

The course is made up of three units. Unit 1 covers UK Politics, including democracy and participation, political parties, electoral systems, voting behaviour and the media, alongside core political ideas including conservatism, liberalism, and socialism. Unit 2 examines UK Government — the constitution, parliament, Prime Minister and executive, and relationships between the branches.

Unit 3 offers a comparative dimension through US Politics and Government, covering the US Constitution and federalism, US Congress, US presidency, US Supreme Court and civil rights, democracy and participation, and comparative theories. Students also study one non-core political idea from anarchism, ecologism, feminism, multiculturalism, or nationalism.

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Helen Bacon

Senior Curriculum Leader History, Politics & Sociology

HBacon@sandysecondaryschool.com

Assessment Structure

33.3%

Paper 1: UK Politics

2-hour written examination. Section A covers Political Participation including democracy, parties, electoral systems, and voting behaviour. Section B covers Core Political Ideas: conservatism, liberalism, and socialism.

33.3%

Paper 2: UK Government

2-hour written examination. Section A covers UK Government including the constitution, parliament, Prime Minister and executive. Section B covers a non-core political idea chosen from anarchism, ecologism, feminism, multiculturalism, or nationalism.

33.3%

Paper 3: US Politics

Written examination. Section A covers US Politics including the Constitution, federalism, Congress, presidency, Supreme Court, and civil rights. Section B covers comparative theories between UK and US systems.

Careers and Progression

A Level Politics is a valued course by many universities and is a subject that can form part of or the whole of a degree. The analytical, debating, and evaluative skills developed through the course are highly transferable and sought after across a wide range of professions.

Future careers based on completing this course include the civil service, local government, law, journalism, caring, teaching, and business. The understanding of political systems, institutions, and ideologies provides an outstanding foundation for anyone interested in how society is governed and how change is achieved.

Civil Service and Local Government
Law and Journalism
Teaching and Education
Business and Management
Caring Professions
Politics and Public Policy

I really have enjoyed learning Politics. It has made me more aware of the way our country works.

Politics Student A Level Politics Student

Begin Your A Level Politics Journey

Ready to understand how political systems shape our world? Our A Level Politics programme at Sandy Secondary School explores UK and US politics through lively debate and rigorous analysis, preparing you for careers in law, government, journalism, and beyond. Speak with Ms H Bacon to discover your potential.

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A Level Politics Introduction to A Level Politics A Level Politics at Sandy Secondary School is one of the most lively, debate-inspiring and relevant subjects you can study. Examined by Edexcel, this course provides an insight into how the UK and American political systems work, and shows students how they can get involved in the political system of their country. The course is made up of three units. Unit 1 covers UK Politics, including democracy and participation, political parties, electoral systems, voting behaviour and the media, alongside core political ideas including conservatism, liberalism, and socialism. Unit 2 examines UK Government — the constitution, parliament, Prime Minister and executive, and relationships between the branches. Unit 3 offers a comparative dimension through US Politics and Government, covering the US Constitution and federalism, US Congress, US presidency, US Supreme Court and civil rights, democracy and participation, and comparative theories. Students also study one non-core political idea from anarchism, ecologism, feminism, multiculturalism, or nationalism. Assessment Structure Careers and Progression A Level Politics is a valued course by many universities and is a subject that can form part of or the whole of a degree. The analytical, debating, and evaluative skills developed through the course are highly transferable and sought after across a wide range of professions. Future careers based on completing this course include the civil service, local government, law, journalism, caring, teaching, and business. The understanding of political systems, institutions, and ideologies provides an outstanding foundation for anyone interested in how society is governed and how change is achieved.