should i do politics a-level?

hi there!
i’m currently a year 11 student who’s debating on whether politics a-level is a good idea for me. my other 2 subjects will definitely spanish and english lit (i’m fluent in spanish so the workload should be relatively lighter) but instead of politics i’m also considering RE or geography. i also want to go into law.
can anyone who has been through/is going through politics a level give me their thoughts on the course? is the workload too much and is it interesting?
thank you so much!!!

Hi! I did A-level Politics and then went on to do a law degree, so hopefully I can help 😊
Overall, I found Politics A-level really interesting, especially if you enjoy current affairs, debating ideas, and understanding how power and institutions work. You look at things like government, democracy, rights, and political ideologies, which I genuinely enjoyed and still find relevant now.
That said, the workload can be quite heavy. There’s a lot of reading, keeping up with current events, and essay writing. It’s not necessarily difficult in terms of content, but it is time-consuming, so you need to be comfortable with reading and writing regularly. Since you’re already doing English Lit, that’s actually a good sign—you’ll already be developing the essay skills Politics needs.
In terms of law, Politics is a really good introduction to studying law at university. It helps you get used to:
One thing to be aware of is that some first-year law modules can feel a bit repetitive if you’ve done Politics (constitutional stuff, Parliament, courts, rights, etc.). But honestly, that’s not a bad thing at all—it made those exams much easier to pass because the concepts weren’t new.
Comparing it to your other options:
If you enjoy discussion, essays, and current affairs, I’d say Politics is absolutely worth it. If you’d rather avoid heavy reading and keep things a bit lighter alongside English Lit, RE might feel more manageable—but Politics will prepare you very well for law.

hi there!
i’m currently a year 11 student who’s debating on whether politics a-level is a good idea for me. my other 2 subjects will definitely spanish and english lit (i’m fluent in spanish so the workload should be relatively lighter) but instead of politics i’m also considering RE or geography. i also want to go into law.
can anyone who has been through/is going through politics a level give me their thoughts on the course? is the workload too much and is it interesting?
thank you so much!!!

Hi, I’m in year 13 and currently studying politics and Spanish and also have applied to study law at uni and applied for solicitor apprenticeships. I think Spanish and politics are a really great mix since there’s quite a bit of politics in the Spanish course. I would recommend u do politics as I find it really interesting, I actually think that there certain parts of the course that everyone should learn about since it’s so relevant to every day adult life. I do US politics for paper 3 and it’s really helped me to be aware of major US events which affect everyone else and I just genuinely enjoy the content like political ideologies (a bit philosophical) and voting behavior and the structure of Parliament. Although it is very content heavy and you need to keep up with current affairs to score the highest (which is kind of a good thing because it also helps to develop commercial awareness which you need for a career in law). You need to be quite organised to do well but since Spanish will be quite easy for you, I think you’d be fine with the workload. I spend a lot of my time either doing Flashcards or making essay plans. Also, politics really links well with law since Parliament is the body that makes laws in the first place and you need to know about the different institutions related to law (Parliament, the government, courts, judges, the human rights act etc.) to study law which you cover in politics. This really helped me when writing my personal statement and with my Cambridge law interview. Overall, I’ve found it really interesting but hard, I’ve managed to get 3 A’s and 3 A*’s in my tests and exams and am predicted an A* although it’s required a lot of work since the very beginning of year 12. I hope this helps, feel free to ask any questions.

hi there!
i’m currently a year 11 student who’s debating on whether politics a-level is a good idea for me. my other 2 subjects will definitely spanish and english lit (i’m fluent in spanish so the workload should be relatively lighter) but instead of politics i’m also considering RE or geography. i also want to go into law.
can anyone who has been through/is going through politics a level give me their thoughts on the course? is the workload too much and is it interesting?
thank you so much!!!

hi, thank you for your answers! would you mind sharing in what ways did politics help you with your cambridge interview?