A level Politics

Our core entry requirements are six or more GCSEs at grade 5+, including 5+ in English literature, language and mathematics. There are also subject-specific criteria for some subjects as detailed on our websites linked below.

Entry requirements on the Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form website

Entry requirements on the Jane Austen College website

Our application process takes place completely online through our dedicated application website here. Following your application to join us from Help You Choose, we'll contact you

In Politics we focus on how power is distributed through government and within society. Students have the opportunity to develop their own knowledge of the UK and US political systems, whilst thinking critically and analytically about the ideologies and actions of modern politicians and political parties.

We look in depth at the politics of the UK and the US, as well as the core political ideas that have shaped the UK. Each year, we have a trip to the Houses of Parliament, where in the past we have seen ministers questioned by backbenchers and have met with MPs.

We study the following topics on the Politics course:

• Paper 1: UK Politics and Core Political Ideas (33%)

• Paper 2: UK Government and Core Political Ideas (33%)

• Paper 3: US Government and Politics (33%)

There are no specific course requirements to study Politics at Jane Austen, although a GCSE in a Humanities subject is a strong indicator.

GCSE 5+ in English literature, English language and a humanity (either history or geography)

For entry to the school overall, you will need six or more GCSEs at grade 5+ including maths, English literature and English language