Politics

The document linked below outlines how we have sequenced knowledge and skills in each academic year:

Enrichment

Click here to read our MGS Extra Prospectus and find out what clubs are on offer.

Click here to access the KS5 Politics Super Curriculum.

Careers

Politics can open doors to a range of careers, including political work, social and political research, journalism, PR and marketing.

Employers include: accountancy and banking organisations, charities, commercial businesses, councils, law firms, local and national government, lobbying and campaigning organisations, public affairs consultancies, schools, colleges and universities, retail companies, media organisations and organisations such as the United Nations (UN), the Civil Service, think tanks, non- governmental organisations (NGOs) and voluntary organisations, and the public sector in general.

Career ideas: civil service, policy officer, social researcher, political risk analyst, public affairs consultant, trade union research officer, politician’s assistant, academic researcher, advice worker, business development manager, charity officer, diplomatic services, forensic accountant, local government officer, market researcher, marketing executive, journalist, public relations officer.

Click here to find out more about careers in Politics.

Key Stage 5

Qualification: A Level Politics
Exam board: EDEXCEL

Over a fortnightly timetable, A Level students receive:

  • 10 hours of guided learning.
  • 10 hours of homework.

Click here to read more about this course.