Politics A Level

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Learner:School leaver (16-19), Adult

Subject:A-Levels

Course type:Full Time

Level:3

Duration:2 Academic years

About the course

The A Level Politics course is a full-time, two year course for those 16+. The course covers news and current affairs from the UK and US, it helps you understand how both countries are run and develops your research, written communication and analysis skills. The course will help you develop an understanding of the relationship between political ideas, institutions and processes. It also helps grow your confidence through lively debate. This qualification should be taken alongside two other A Level subjects and depending on your future career plans, goes very well with A Levels in history, business, law and English.

In Year 1 you will concentrate on people, politics, participation, governing modern Britain and the influence of the European Union on the UK. In Year 2 you will learn about US politics, US government and ideologies as well as political issues and ideologies in action.

What are the entry requirements?

You will need 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including two at grade 6 and GCSE English at grade 5 or above.

Where can I progress next?

Students who have successfully completed government and politics have progressed to either HNDs or degrees in: politics, international relations, law, journalism, sociology and social policy.

Is this course free?

At South & City College Birmingham, we offer a wide range of courses for most age groups.

School Leavers: For learners who are between the ages of 16 to 18, studies will be free.

Adults: For learners who are aged 19 or over, the cost of study will depend on the course or programme that you choose. Some courses may even be free*. If the course is not free, students aged 19 at the start of their programme who wish to study need to either pay their course fees, or take out an Advanced Learning Loan.

*Eligibility criteria applies. There may be an exception for students aged 19 or over that are taking their first full Level 3 qualifications (equivalent to A Levels and Access to HE Diplomas), who could be supported by the Learner Support Fund, or free adult course funded by the WMCA. To find out what financial support is available to you or whether your course is free, call our friendly admissions team on 0121 694 5000 during office hours, or email us via: admissions-shared@sccb.ac.uk, we look forward to hearing from you.

Full details regarding our adult funding, or learner loans can be found on our website via: Money Matters

Higher Education: If you are planning to undertake one of our Higher Education courses you can apply for a loan with Student Finance England, or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan with the college to support towards your course fees. Adults may be eligible for FREE tuition through the WMCA's free courses for jobs offer.

Full details regarding our adult funding, or learner loans can be found on our website via: Money Matters

Enquire via our website today to chat to one of our Admissions team and make your right choice with South and City College Birmingham. Whatever your passion, we are here to help you land on your dream career path. Email: admissions-shared@sccb.ac.uk to find out what financial support is available. With various funds, loans and bursaries on offer, we may be able to help with travel expenses & childcare costs.

How will you learn?

Through assignments, seminars, discussions and presentations, you will have the opportunity to develop skills required by universities and employers.

Karuna Rivera-Gutorow, A Levels in Media Studies, Film Studies and English Language & Literature)

“ There’s been some very good and inspirational teachers here. My Film Studies teacher Donna Drew just taught me about Linkedin, guided me in the right direction about what contacts to get to be a director. The tutors give really good guidance and they feel like actual humans as well, that’s the good thing about the college. You can talk to them, they’re like your friend.”

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