A Level Politics
A Level Courses
Online A Level Politics course that prepares you for sitting the Edexcel A Level Politics exams.
Students will receive:
- Study from home either online or paper based material
- Gain up to 56 UCAS pts to help with your university application
- Nationally recognised qualification from AQA
- Full tutorial support from a tutor for up to 2 years.
- Predicted grades provided (as long as assignments are completed)
- Start studying whenever you wish
- Study at your own pace, i.e. as quick as you wish if are aiming for earlier exams.
- FREE NUS Totem Student Card
- Advice and guidance with CV from careers team
Need Guidance? Call our course advisers on 01902 810448
Course Description
Qualification: A Level Politics (9PL0)
Awarding Body: Edexcel
Support: Up to 2 years
Exams: May/June 2024 or May /June 2025
UCAS Points: Yes - Dependant on Grades
Study Time: 360 Guided Learning Hours - 700 Hours Total Study
PAYMENT DETAILS:
Paying in Full: £499
Paying in Stages: Your first payment will be £99, then a direct debit will be set up for nine monthly payments of £50. Only available to students with a UK bank account.
HOW IT WORKS:
This course will prepare you for sitting your A Level in Politics. You will be able to gain up to 56 UCAS points to aid in your University application process.
We provide you with support for up to two years but it is entirely up to you how quickly you work through and when you sit the exams.
Exams take place once a year in May/June. You may choose to study 'fast track' and aim for the next available dates or you may choose to take a methodical approach and take them at a later date. The choice is entirely yours.
You can study the course online through a portal or receive a hard copy delivered in folders that is yours to keep.
Throughout the course you are fully supported so if you come across anything you are unsure of you can contact your tutor by email. You also have a support team by telephone.
At the end of each section you will complete an assignment which you will email to your tutor. This doesn't count towards your end grade but it allows the tutor to ensure you are on the right track and help iron out any problem areas. Assignments consist of exam style questions so are effectively mini mock exams. The idea is that by the end of the course you are fully up to speed and confident you will achieve the grade you require.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
There are no entry requirements but it is recommended that you have studied the subject at GCSE Level to grade C or above.
SYLLABUS
Qualification code: 9PL0
Unit 1: UK Politics and Core Political Ideas
- Democracy and Participation
- Political Parties
- Electoral systems
- Voting behaviour and the media
- Liberalism
- Conservatism
- Socialism
Unit 2: UK Government and Optional Political Ideas
- The Constitution
- Parliament
- Prime Minister and Executive
- Relationship between the branches
- Nationalism
Unit 3: Comparative Politics - Government and Politics of the USA
- The US Constitution and Federalism
- US Congress
- US Presidency
- US Supreme Court
- US Democracy and Participation
- US Civil Rights
EXAMS AND ASSESSMENT
Exams take place in May/June of each year. It is the responsibility of the student to book their exams. Exam centres will charge and the price can vary so it is wise to investigate prior to enrolment.
You can search for a list of UK exam centres here:
A Level Politics consists of three paper-based exams. A breakdown of the three papers follows:
Paper 1: UK Politics and Core Political Ideas
- Type: Written Examination
- Duration: 2 hours
- Weighting: 33.3% of A Level
- Total Marks: 84
- Assessed: Three questions
Paper 2: UK Government and Optional Political Ideas
- Type: Written Examination
- Duration: 2 hours
- Weighting: 33.3% of A Level
- Total Marks: 84
- Assessed: Three questions
Paper 3: Comparative Politics - Government and Politics of the USA
- Type: Written Examination
- Duration: 2 hours
- Weighting: 33.3% of A Level
- Total Marks: 84
- Assessed: Four questions
