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Full Time
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2 Years
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Boston
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September 2025
Government and Law A Level Pathway Level 3
Add to ShortlistThe Government and Law A Level Pathway offers a comprehensive exploration of the structures, systems, and historical contexts that shape societies and governance. By combining Law, History, and Politics, you gain a multidisciplinary understanding of government, law, and society, integrating legal, historical, and political perspectives. This pathway develops critical thinking, analytical, and research skills essential for further study or careers in law, politics, public service, or related fields.
In A Level Law, you will explore legal principles, institutions, and case studies, developing an understanding of legal reasoning and the role of law in regulating behaviour. A Level History examines the evolution of political systems and legal frameworks, exploring key events and figures that shaped democracy and governance. A Level Politics deepens your understanding of political ideologies, institutions, and contemporary issues, equipping you to analyse political processes and global relations.
This A Level Pathway empowers you to become an informed citizen and an agent of change in society.
What will I do?
A Level Law:
Learn about the fundamental aspects of the English legal system. Exploring exciting elements of criminal and civil law to develop a deep and varied understanding of the laws that govern England. You will also consider how laws are made and applied, and the influence that justice, morality and society have had on the development of English law. You will use your knowledge of the law and landmark legal cases to analyse scenarios and develop a detailed legal argument.
A Level History:
Take an in-depth look at the course of modern German history. Starting with the birth of the German Empire, you will examine the timeline of German history up to the division of Germany after the 2nd World War. You will examine the political, economic, social and foreign relations that helped to define a powerhouse of modern Europe. After this, you will move on to looking at the landscape of Britain from the end of World War 2 through to the present day. You will dive into the political turmoil of Britain, examining the fundamental social and economic shifts that have helped define Britain’s place in the world today.
A Level Politics:
Study UK Politics (Democracy, participation, political parties, electoral systems, voting behaviour and the media) Core Political Ideas (Conservatism, Liberalism and Socialism), UK Government (the constitution, Parliament, the Prime Minister and Executive, and relations between the different branches of government), Non-Core Political Ideas and Global Politics (globalisation, political and economic governance, human rights and environmental governance, power, regionalism and comparative developments.
Entry Qualifications
To study the Government and Law A Level Pathway you will need to have 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above.
Attendance
The Government and Law A Level Pathway will take you 2 years to complete. You will attend college for 4 days per week at our Rochford Campus in Boston.
Fees
The Government and Law A Level Pathway is free, if you are under the age of 19 on 31 August of the year you start the course.
How Will I Be Assessed
The Government and Law A Level Pathway is assessed through a mix of examinations and coursework. Each one of the 3 A Levels that form the Government and Law A Level Pathway is assessed individually:
- A Level Law: 3 formal examinations
- A Level History: 2 formal examinations (70% of your final grade) and a coursework assignment (30% of your final grade
- A Level Politics: 3 formal examinations
Where Could It Lead?
Successful completion of the Government and Law A Level Pathway will give you the skills and knowledge to progress on to the next step of your academic journey. You can progress to Higher Education, through a University Level course or an Apprenticeship, or directly into employment in your chosen career.
A career in government and politics opens a diverse array of pathways for those passionate about shaping policy, law, and society. A solid foundation in legal principles, crucial for roles in law-making bodies and legal advisory positions. This knowledge is invaluable for aspiring Politicians, Policymakers, and Civil Servants, equipping them to navigate complex legal frameworks. Delving into political systems, ideologies, and international relations is essential for roles such as Political Analysts, Campaign Managers, or Diplomats. It nurtures critical thinking and understanding of governance structures vital for public office or policy development. Meanwhile, enhancing perspectives by examining past events' political and social contexts is invaluable for Policy Advisors, Historians, and Journalists, enabling a deep understanding of societal trends and informing policy decisions.
This A Level Pathway opens a diverse array of pathways for those passionate about shaping policy, law, and society:
- Politician
- Historian
- Journalist
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