Politics

Subject leader and contact

Sujana Sudhaman

ssudhaman@cambournevc.org

Qualification

A Level Politics

Edexcel

Entry Requirements

6 in English Language or English Literature or in a humanities subject (Geography, History or RPE)

Why study Politics?

Politicians make decisions that affect every part of our lives.  Many unexpected and unpredictable events have taken place both in the UK and globally in recent years. The study of politics has never been more relevant.  If you want to know what is going on in the world today and why, this is the course for you! 
The Politics A Level course gives you the opportunity to study contemporary politics and develop a strong understanding of the British system, as well as the opportunity to study American or Global Politics. You will gain insight into the fundamental political ideas that have shaped our world. We will study the core political ideologies of conservatism, liberalism and socialism as well as look at other ideologies such as feminism and nationalism. We will examine the influence of significant political thinkers such as Edmund Burke, Karl Marx and Mary Wollstonecraft.

Where can it lead?

You will develop and improve your research and  spoken and written communication skills as well as your analytical skills.  These are skills which are highly valued by universities and employers. Students of A Level Politics go on to study a wide variety of subjects at university, including Politics, PPE (Philosophy, Politics and Economics), International Relations, Geography, Law and History.