A Level Government and Politics
Studying Government and Politics at Bellerbys College
Studying this subject will provide you with a critical awareness of the nature of politics and the relationship between political ideas, institutions and processes. You will acquire knowledge and understanding of the structures of authority and power within the political system of the UK and of other countries.
What will I study?
- Legislature
- The Executive
- The Judiciary
- Rights and responsibilities of the individual and of ideologies
- Theories and traditions
Where will this subject take me?
An A Level in Government and Politics provides an excellent background for careers in law, journalism, the caring professions, teaching, and a range of management and business areas. Example degree courses, which generally require or accept politics A Level include: Politics, Economics, Journalism, Law, International Relations, History, and Social Policy.
Typical A Level subject combinations with Government and Politics: Government and Politics, Geography and Maths, Government and Politics, Geography and History, Government and Politics, Economics and Maths.
How do I find out more?
Contact us now, and our experienced members of staff will be happy to talk you through your options and find the best A Level options for you.
A Level key facts
| Minimum age: | 16 |
| Course length: | 3, 5 or 6 terms (3-term available in Brighton only) |
| Start dates: | September – Brighton only January – Brighton only April – Brighton only See term dates |
| Average class size: | 8 students |
| Locations: | Brighton |
| English language entry requirements: | IELTS 5.5 or equivalent (IELTS 6.0 for 3-term A Level; April start and A2 Level) or equivalent Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are now able to accept a wider range of English tests |
| Academic entry requirements: | 4 GCSE passes at grade C or above in relevant subjects, or equivalent evidence of a good secondary or high school education |
| Tuition fees: | Visit our fees page for full details |
Not all A Level subject combinations are available for all start dates and subjects offered will vary by location.
A Levels
A Levels are British qualifications, accepted by all universities in the UK and recognised in the USA and Australia. Students who are with us for five or six terms will typically study up to four A Levels. This gives you a world of choice.
Foundation
A one-year course for international students that builds specialist subject knowledge and language and study skills. It is more focussed than A Levels making it good preparation for university. It is recognised for entry onto a range of degree programmes at more than 100 universities in the UK.
International Year One
An International Year One course is a one-year course equal to the first year of an undergraduate degree. Taught in Brighton and London, this course prepares you for the second year of a related degree at university.