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A Level

It is an irrefutable fact that politics has direct significance for us all. If you are interested in studying a subject that will give you academic success and a greater understanding of the world, then Politics A Level is for you.

It is taught coeducationally with Loughborough Grammar School in a mature environment that will well equip you for your examinations and the demands of university. There are no preconditions for studying Politics at A Level, apart from good prose skills, and the expectation that you will read widely and take an interest in current affairs. There is a thriving Politics Society; an annual trip to Parliament and a bi-annual trip to the USA.

Occupations that view Politics as an asset include: researchers, broadcasters, journalists, civil servants, lobbyists, teachers, lawyers, bankers, public relations, the police and military, and a wide range of business opportunities.

THE COURSE INCLUDES TOPICS ON:

  • UK Politics: Democracy & Participation / Political parties / Electoral Systems Voting & the media / Prime Ministers & Parliament
  • US Politics: Presidency & Congress / Supreme Court & Civil Rights Constitution & Federalism
  • Ideology: Political ideologies / Feminism / Nationalism

This subject is taught at Loughborough Grammar School.