A level specifications in politics must encourage students to:

• develop knowledge and an informed understanding of contemporary political structures and issues in their historical context, both within the United Kingdom (UK) and globally.

• develop a critical awareness of the changing nature of politics and the relationships between political ideas, institutions and processes.

• develop knowledge and an informed understanding of the influences and interests which have an impact on decisions in government and politics.

• develop knowledge and an informed understanding of the rights and responsibilities of individuals and groups.

• develop the ability to critically analyse, interpret and evaluate political information to form arguments and make judgments.

• develop an interest in, and engagement with, contemporary politics.