A Level Politics
Course code: 7512
Delivery method: Online
Course duration: 24 Months
Entry requirements: No prior qualification needed
Award achieved: AQA A Politics
Awarding body: AQA
Are you intrigued by politics? Curious about government, how it works and what it is really for? Planning a career in the civil service? Then A Politics is the course for you. It is the perfect course for those looking to deepen their understanding of the world we live in, as well as those looking to study the subject at university level.
If you want to understand why the political system is the way it is and how this can be influenced and shaped then you will find this course both informative and intriguing.
A Level Politics enables you to develop a critical understanding of politics,
its processes and the ability to critically evaluate the system. This
encourages you to be an informed and active citizen. You will cover politics
in the USA and the UK and look at subjects like people, politics and
participation as well as how Britain is governed in the modern day.
Upon successful completion of the exam and practical assessments (as
administered by AQA), you will have achieved an internationally recognised
AQA A Level Politics.
- You will develop your critical thinking skills and the ability to interpret,
evaluate and comment. - You will develop an awareness of the nature of politics and the relationship
between political ideas as well as institutions and processes. - You will develop an understanding of the structures of authority and how
the political system in the United Kingdom works, you will also exam the
differences with other systems. - You will gain an informed understanding of the rights and the
responsibilities of the individual. - You will develop a passion in contemporary politics.
This course is divided into 3 units:
- the government and politics of the UK
- the government and politics of the USA, and comparative politics
- political ideas.
The AQA A Level Politics qualification is gained once all 3 exam papers are
successfully completed. These exams are administered by the AQA and
assessment centre details will be included with your course, as well as
practice papers so that you are more than prepared for your assessments.
You will need to contact your local examination centre to work through your
coursework requirements.
In addition, there will be a number of tutor marked assessments (TMAs) to
ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the course materials,
with the tutor sending comments to guide you through any areas of
potential difficulty, as well as a range of self-assessments that are
indicators that you understand the materials as you work through them.
These are for your own information, and do not need to be shown to your
course tutor.
Online
The course is primarily an online course using a Learning Management System (LMS).
The online course has many features that cannot be printed such as embedded videos, forums and interactive tests.
The course includes Tutor Marked Assessments which you access and submit through the online system.
Tutor support:
Our Self-Learning Courses let you choose when you want to learn and how fast you want to go. Our Course is designed for the self-study method, and most students are fine without help.
However, we understand every student is not the same, you can choose to add one year of tutor support for only £55 per year .You will receive tutor feedback and support by email for 12 months.
One-on-one Support:
One-on-one Tutors are available online across all subjects. All Tutors are fully qualified. When working one-on-one with a tutor, the child is the session’s focus. Individual students receive better and more personalised feedback. One-on-one tutoring can help you learn more than just the answer to a problem. Tutoring is flexible based on needs.
A personal tutor will take the time to understand the child’s strengths and weaknesses and work with them and their parents to establish common goals. The tutor will provide undivided attention to the student’s specific needs, adapting as necessary to achieve a common goal throughout the session.
One-on-one tutoring fees start from £30 per hour. Please get in touch with us if you need one-on-one tutor support.
How do I get my course?
Online
If the course you have bought is delivered online you will receive your login details by 2pm the next working day.
What do I do next?
All the information you need to complete your course will be included in your study guide. Once you have your course you will be good to go!
Everyone at Oxford College Of Education wishes you the best of luck on your studying journey! We know it’s both rewarding and challenging and ultimately what a difference that qualification will make to your career path and life.
Good luck!
Campus: We have a physical campus in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.