We want students who:  Who are interested in politics and the world around them. Students need to have a keen interest in political issues as well as how countries are governed. We want students who are independent thinkers and are able to follow key issues of the day through newspapers and the televised media. We also want students who have good writing skills and are analytical. Politics covers a broad range of topics and we want students who can demonstrate high level thinking skills in order to get the best out of the course.

How will students be assessed?

A Level - Component 1, 2 and 3

Students will be assessed by three examinations of 2 hours each, consisting of source based and structured questions for their A Level.

What other courses does it complement?

Politics links well with other Humanities based subjects such as History.  It also links with English, Sociology and Religious Studies, as these subjects are also essay based. 

Next steps - what does this course lead to?

Students go on to a wide range of further education courses at university or college. It is particularly useful for those interested in careers in Law, Journalism and of course Politics. Students have also gone on to careers in teaching law as well as a variety of graduate entry jobs and the analytical skills developed 

St Benedict’s,

Sixth Form