Our brand new Online A-Level Politics Course aims to develop a critical awareness of the nature of politics and the relationship between political ideas, institutions and processes. Through studying this course, you will gain knowledge and understanding of the political system of the United Kingdom and you will look at the differences between it and other political systems. You will also learn about the rights and responsibilities of the individual.

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You don't need any previous qualifications to study this A-Level course.

This course will teach you the Edexcel A-Level Politics syllabus (9PL0). You'll study the following:

Component 1a: UK Politics
Component 1b - Core Political Ideas
Component 2a: UK Government and Non-core Political Ideas
Component 2b - Non-core Political Ideas
Component 3 - Comparative Politics; The Government & Politics of USA

For a full breakdown of course content, download the A-Level Politics Brochure.

All of your lessons and assessments are available on CloudPort - our Moodle-based learning environment (Moodle VLEs are used by most colleges and universities in the UK).

Start with lesson 1 and work through the course in a linear pathway or choose to jump to the section that you need. Your learning is completely flexible and allows you to set your programme of learning around the skills you need.

Submit assessments as you work through the course. Get instant results and feedback on activities to track your progress. Use these assessments as learning launchpads, allowing you to focus your time on the topics you need to brush up on.

You will have access to all course materials, assessments and tutor support for 24 months from the day of enrolment. Extensions are available for students who wish to study over a longer period.

You are not alone! You will be assigned a personal 1:1 tutor on your day of enrolment. Your tutor will remain by your side, throughout your learning journey until you get qualified.

All tutors are qualified teachers and subject matter specialists who will ensure you have the correct guidance and support when you need it. As a CloudLearn student you will have unlimited access to tutor support.

CloudLearn GCSEs and A-Levels are structured around formative assessments allowing you to test your knowledge as you work towards qualification. Before taking your exam you will submit a mock exam to give you the practise you need before the big day.

When ready we arrange your exam. We have agreements with exam centres all over the UK. Our students also take advantage of preferential pricing due to the volume of students we channel to exam centres.

As part of your enrolment service package we will make all the arrangements for your final exam. This includes locating a centre and booking the relevant exam/s. Exam fees are additional.

Exam fees can be bundled using the Exam Bundles drop down when adding to basket. Have a look on our Exams Page for a detailed explanation of this service.

The Edexcel A-Level Politics exam is available in May/June each year. It is assessed over 3 exam papers:

Paper 1 9PL0 01 - 2 hour exam
Paper 2 9PL0 02 - 2 hour exam
Paper 3 9PL0 3A - 2 hour exam

We generally ask that you book written exams at least 6 months in advance, however subjects that includes NEA (A-Level Eng Lit & A-Level History), Practicals (A-Level Sciences), or Fieldwork (A-Level Geography) you are recommended to note the following deadlines for booking and give us at least 8 months booking notice.

Booking deadlines are 5-8 months prior to the exam date.

Booking your exam after the booking deadline will incur late fees (available for one month after deadline) and high late fees (available up until exam entry closure).

Some students will study for the exam over a period of months or years, as they dictate their own study schedule. We do however have students who will study intensively and prepare in a matter of weeks. You are only constrained by the exam diet. A-Level exams are available in May/June of each year.

We are so confident in the CloudLearn model of study that we guarantee you will pass your exam. As long as you do what we recommend, we offer a full money-back guarantee.

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We offer longer payment plans of 12, 24, 36 or 48 months. These extended plans are subject to interest. For more details contact our student advisors on 0330 111 4006 or visit our payment plan page.

By taking part in our brand new Online A-Level Politics Course, not only will you improve your knowledge and understanding of different areas of politics, but you will develop your cognitive, interpersonal and intrapersonal skills, which can be used in a wide-range of degrees and professions. You will develop your critical thinking skills to allow you to interpret and evaluate the nature of politics. You will improve your communication, organisational and argumentation skills as you will be tasked with constructing and presenting informed opinions clearly and logically, using appropriate political terms and ideas.

Furthermore, as many of the examples that you will be studying focus on current political and social issues, you will be learning about social responsibility and reflection. Additionally, through discussions of political and social difference you will learn the importance of open-mindedness and debate in political discourses. We also hope to show you the benefits of continuous learning and intellectual curiosity by inspiring a sustained enjoyment of, and interest in the current political landscape.

Therefore, the skills that you will acquire during the CloudLearn A-Level Politics Course can set you apart from your peers and put you on a path toward further learning or a successful career in a wide-range of occupations.

A-Level Politics Online Course