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This lively subject will see you studying engaging topics, including:
- Democracy and participation
- Core ideologies
- Governing the UK
- Ecologism in-depth study
- Global political issues
An enriching experience
Studying A Level Politics at HNC is an enriching experience. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and interests, broadening your horizons and building your cultural capital. These experiences are integral to life at HNC and will help you to stand out from the crowd. Some of the experiences our A Level Politics students enjoy include:
- Participating in inspirational and valuable guest workshops and speakers, including local MPs and university lecturers
- Taking part in residential trips and visits – Politics students have enjoyed trips to European cities to deepen their understanding of global politics
- Attending the Annual College Hustings with local political candidates and voter registration drives
- Taking part in mock elections, and running the College’s Charity of the Year vote
- Taking part in events celebrating UK Parliament Week
- The opportunity to apply for the position of Head Student, or join our Student Council
Enlightening opportunities
We are proud of the unique experiences that are available to our students both inside and outside of the classroom. Our subject specialists will instil in you a love of learning, and challenge you to develop the required skills you’ll need to achieve the life-changing qualifications that will lead you to your dream career. Throughout your studies, your teachers will create an environment where you will be encouraged to discuss a wide-range of topics which will support you to develop an enlightened approach to the world around you. These discussions will be linked to your passions, study programme and your wider career ambitions.
How will you be assessed?
This course is assessed by examination.
Politics is a well-respected A Level which builds a number of key skills – not least a keen interest in current affairs and the world around you. This A Level is therefore valuable to both employers and universities. As Politics impacts everything around us, there are not really many careers that do not benefit from the knowledge learnt on this course. Naturally, students progress to related careers where a knowledge of current affairs or the political system is vital, such as Journalism, Public Policy, Sociology, and of course, Politics, but really, the possibilities are endless!
A Level Politics students progress to university to study subjects such as:
- Politics
- Sociology
- Economics
- Law
- History
- Politics, Philosophy and Economics
What does this course go well with or what may you like?
