2023 in Politics: Annual Year in Review
As part of a tradition here at Study Politics, we’re looking over some of the biggest political stories of the last year […]
Federalism in A Level Politics: A Comparison to Devolution
Federalism and devolution are two distinct systems of governance that have been adopted by the United States and the United Kingdom, respectively. […]
Let’s talk about Recall Petitions: accountability and transparency
Recall petitions have been discussed a lot in UK politics in recent months due to several scandals. Boris Johnson, Margaret Ferrier, Chris […]
What are the different types of globalisation?
The three types of globalisation Globalisation is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that has transformed the world in numerous ways. It has […]
Is There a Participation Crisis in the UK?
What is a Participation Crisis? A participation crisis refers to a decline in the number of people actively engaging in political activities […]
How are rights protected in the UK? A guide for A Level Politics
How are rights protected in the UK? In the UK, there are a series of laws and regulations that ensure the fundamental […]
Pressure Groups in A Level Politics – definition, types and examples
What are pressure groups? In the dynamic landscape of UK politics, various groups look to influence decision-making and policy formulation. One of […]
A Level Politics Grade Boundaries: analysis and trends
This article has been updated to include the 2023 A Level Politics Grade Boundaries. Are you looking for the A Level Politics […]
Conservatism in A Level Politics: traditional, one nation and new right explained
What is Conservatism? As part of the A Level Politics course, students are required to know about three core political ideologies: conservative, […]
What are the schools of thought of realism and liberalism?
In A Level Politics, we explore many political theories, from conservatism to nationalism to feminism. However, when discussing global politics, we also […]
Is A Level Politics hard?
Is A Level Politics hard? This question is one that lots of new students frequently ask. A Level Politics is an intellectually […]
Representative Democracy vs Direct Democracy
The debate between direct and representative democracy has been ongoing in politics for years, with each system having its own unique strengths […]
A Level Politics Reading List – Summer 2023
An A Level Politics Reading List is important due to the breadth of topics covered in A Level Politics. Keeping on top […]
What do the UK Political Parties stand for?
There are many established UK political parties. However, their views on many issues range, and have ranged internally for many years. This blog […]
Integrating the Study Politics App and Website
It’s been over 6 months since we launched the Study Politics App, and the response has been fantastic! We’ve loved the feedback […]
Making the Most of Mock Exam Feedback
Mock Exam Feedback is a really important tool in understanding where you can improve in your studies. Many schools and colleges across […]
Year in Review: Biggest Political Events of 2022
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The Elections Act 2022: why is it important?
The Elections Act 2022 received Royal Assent in April 2022 and came into force on 26th October 2022. This legislation brings into […]
The Different Methods of Learning: applying to A-level Politics
What are methods of learning? There are many different methods of learning. At Study Politics, we understand that people learn using a […]
How conservative was Boris Johnson’s leadership?
The Conservative Party is heading into another leadership election, with the resignation of Boris Johnson in July 2022. After three years, Johnson’s […]
Local elections: do they matter and should I care?
Local elections will be held across England, Wales and Scotland on 5th May 2022. These mean that councillors will be elected to […]
What does the Russo-Ukraine crisis mean for global politics?
The Russo-Ukraine crisis of 2022 has escalated quickly, with the recognition of two breakaway regions of Ukraine by Russia followed by a […]
Iceland: A Comparative Politics Case Study
The Politics of Iceland have always been fascinating, from the public disapproval of the EU to the history of parliament in a […]
The Biggest Political Events of 2021
This article looks at some of the biggest political highlights of 2021. From the UK and around the world, 2021 was a […]
A Level Mock Exams: Master your Politics Mocks
With A Level Mock Exams fast approaching, it’s time to start preparing to sit your politics papers. While the running of the […]
Should Humanitarian Intervention be used in Afghanistan?
You’ll have probably seen on the news recently the unfolding situation in Afghanistan. As a result of Western withdrawal from the country, […]
How to Structure Your A Level Politics Essay
Are you struggling to write your next politics essay? Hundreds of thousands of students take their A-levels each year, all of them […]
How to prepare for Results Day
Results Day this year is on Thursday 17th August 2023. Thousands of students across the country will receive their A-Level grades and […]
What is A Level Politics Like?
A Level Politics is a great subject; it combines skills that lots of employers and universities want, with the ability to keep […]
Why Study A Level Politics?
Why Study A Level Politics? A Level Politics is an incredibly interesting subject, encompassing many important skills and knowledge that you will […]
Where Can A Level Politics Take Me?
Where can A Level Politics take me? It’s an interesting question, and there are many answers. A Level Politics is a great […]
Best Ways to Revise for A Level Politics
Some of the most common questions we get at Study Politics relate to the best ways to revise for A Level Politics. […]
2021 A-Level Exams Information & Advice
The Department for Education and Ofqual have released information today about how 2021 A-Level grades will be awarded. This article gives a […]
Mock Exams – our tips to master your mocks
Mock exams are right around the corner, and this year has been like no other. So, we’ve written this article to show […]
A Level Politics Paper 1 is today – last minute tips
Today is the day of A Level Politics Paper 1 in the November 2020 exam series. Hopefully, you’ve done your revision and […]
What are synoptic links and where should I use them?
Synoptic links mean to link between ideas and areas of study. In the context of A Level Politics, synoptic links are between […]
Collective responsibility: what does the exam fiasco change?
Whilst we hope that all students have had a smooth ride as possible in the last few weeks when collecting results and […]
Is it time for the UK to adopt a codified constitution?
The UK’s constitution is unique in being uncodified. This has many effects on how the government can change the law and extent […]
Introducing Revision Tools: key revision resources
We’re thrilled today to announce a brand new set of free resources. We call them Revision Tools, and they’re exactly what they […]
Boris Johnson: The Prime Minister’s First Year
Boris Johnson took office in July 2019 after winning the Conservative Party leadership election by a significant majority. He has faced many […]
Results Day 2020 & Autumn Exam Dates Announced
JCQ, Ofqual and exam boards have announced what happens on and after Results Day 2020. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
Getting Ready for A-Level Politics: Prepare for September
With the new cohort of A-Level Politicians starting in just over a month, it’s essential to start getting ready, whether you’re about […]
The Hong Kong Security Bill: Is China too powerful?
The recent passing of the Hong Kong security law by Beijing on 30 June 2020 represents a stark breach of the 1997 […]
Racism and Civil liberties in the UK and US
We have seen a considerable prevalence of the question of racism and the protection of human rights in recent weeks following the […]
How have MPs been voting during the lockdown?
The UK’s legislative process has come under scrutiny in recent months. Whilst there have been some modernisations in recent years, including the […]
The COVID-19 lockdown and devolution: what’s happening?
Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the UK, has recently announced measures to ease the lockdown as a result of COVID-19. There has […]
Study Politics: New website launching in June 2020
Welcome to Study Politics! We are a brand new website for A-Level Politics students. We provide a range of resources that help […]
