Many students grasp the content of the A Level Politics course, but sometimes don't know how to apply their knowledge to an exam. Our Exam Technique course will show you the process of getting what you know down into an A* essay.

Model Essays are a very useful resource to help you understand the requirements of an A* quality essay. They allow you to see how an answer to a question could be structured, along with how the Assessment Objectives (AOs) could be integrated throughout an answer.

The government of the UK is the beating heart of the political system. This course will look at the history and nature of the Constitution, along with the three main branches of government. You will explore the role and structure of parliament, the principles that guide the Executive, and the ability for the judiciary to hold the other two to account. Many important debates about the political system will emerge, such as the importance of the House of Lords, the power of the Prime Minister over Cabinet, and the impartiality and independence of the Supreme Court. You will look closely at these debates, and look to come up with your own ideas.

UK Politics looks at the relationship between people and politics. It examines the nature of our democracy and how we interact with it, the political parties that seek to represent us, the different systems of how we choose our representatives, and how our views and opinions are impacted by short- and long-term factors. You will gain an appreciation of how people interact with different political organisations, including pressure groups. It will also focus on today’s main arguments and debates, such as reducing the voting age to 16, and how much of an impact the media has on political behaviour.