🗳️Politics
A Level
£57.00
📍COURSE CODE: 9PL0
📂 SYLLABUS: Edexcel
🏆 GRADING: A Level A*–E
👩🏻🏫 DELIVERY: Live, interactive, online classes
⏰ FREQUENCY: Weekly 1.5-hour sessions
⏳ DURATION: 60 weeks
🗓️ START DATE: September 2025
🎓 SUITABLE FOR: Students aged 16+
'If you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government, then you are doomed to live under the rule of fools.' Plato
Politics isn’t just about parliaments and parties—it’s about power, people, and change. This course equips students with the tools to understand and analyse the political decisions that affect their daily lives, from local services to global conflicts.
Students learn to think critically, articulate evidence-based opinions, and explore ideologies, systems, and real-world case studies that help them connect theory with current events. Whether they’re aspiring activists or curious citizens, this course helps them find their voice.
🗂️ WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?
In our live, discussion-led classes, students explore key aspects of UK and global political systems. They will:
👤 WHO iS THIS COURSE FOR?
Home-educated students aged 16+
Learners who enjoy discussion, debate, and current affairs
Students preparing for university courses in politics, international relations, law, journalism, or sociology
Those looking for an academic but accessible A Level
No prior study of politics is required—just curiosity and a willingness to engage
📦 How is the course delivered?
✅ Weekly live, interactive lessons
✅ Small group size for individual attention
✅ Weekly differentiated independent learning assignments
✅ Personalised feedback and targets for improvement
✅ Ongoing progress tracking
✅ Structured guidance on assessments
✅ Revision aids and access to online learning platforms
✅ Full student dashboard with detailed notes and resources
🧐 How is the Course Assessed?
This is a 100% exam-based qualification, with three equally weighted components:
📘 Component 1: UK Politics
🕒 2-hour exam – 33.3%
• Democracy and participation
• Political parties and electoral systems
• Voting behaviour and the media
• Core political ideologies
📗 Component 2: UK Government
🕒 2-hour exam – 33.3%
• UK constitution and Parliament
• The Prime Minister and Executive
• Inter-institutional relationships
• Optional ideology (e.g. anarchism, feminism, nationalism)
📙 Component 3: Global Politics
🕒 2-hour exam – 33.3%
• Sovereignty, globalisation, and governance
• Power and development
• Regionalism and the EU
• Comparative political theories