Government and Politics
Faringdon Community College - Oxfordshire
01367240375
Fernham Road, Faringdon, SN7 7LB
Course summary

If you're interested in UK and global current affairs, enjoy lively debate and are fascinated by the drama of Westminster, then politics A level is for you. You don't need to have studied the subject at GCSE but an interest in history and good literacy skills will be of benefit for this course. You might be heading for a career in central or local government, law, journalism or political research, though Politics A level will give you transferable skills which are useful in a wide range of careers. Politics combines well with other arts, humanities and social science subjects such as history, English, sociology and economics.

Entry requirements

At least 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above.

How you'll be assessed

Assessment is through final examination at the end of the course. There are 3 written examination papers each of 2 hours duration.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressFernham Road, Faringdon, SN7 7LB