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Case Studies: Exemplify your answers

Case Studies are an important part of A Level studying, as they help to exemplify your answers and show your understanding for a range of question types. Expand your contemporary knowledge with Study Dog.

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Why use Case Studies?

Real world examples

Utilising real-world examples in an essay demonstrates thorough and contemporary knowledge and gets higher marks.

Kept up-to-date

Whether it’s a new Prime Minister in politics or a recent hazardous event in geography, our case studies are kept up-to-date.

Demonstrate knowledge

More contemporary and up-to-date examples show examiners a great interest in the subject, and can help to enhance your marks.

About our Case Studies

If you’re an A Level Geography or Politics student, you know how important it is to have a deep understanding of current and historical events in order to unlock higher marks. That’s where our A Level case studies come in – providing you with the in-depth insights and examples that help you develop your answers.

Our A Level case studies cover a wide range of topics, from UK politics to geographical hazards, and are designed to help you develop a clear understanding of complex political events. We provide detailed analysis, key facts, and engaging narratives to help you deepen your understanding and retain important information.

Plus, with our easy-to-navigate platform, you can access all of our case studies whenever and wherever you need them, whether you’re studying at home or on-the-go. They’re available within our Course resources, and can be easily found within their respective topics.

See our Case Studies in action

My AO1 marks are much higher with Study Dog's case studies. I usually struggle to remember them, but having them in flashcards and notes formats is great.
Alice
Year 12 Student

Frequently Asked Questions about our Case Studies

What is a case study in A Level revision?

A real event or example you can use as evidence in an essay, such as a policy, election, experiment or company, to back up your argument.

Do your case studies come with answers?

Study Dog’s case studies are real-world examples with the key facts and how to use them in an essay. They aren’t exam-style case study questions, but can be used alongside Model Answers and Practice Papers to reinforce exam technique.

Do you have A Level Politics case studies?

Yes, our A Level Politics case studies include:

Paper 1: pressure groups, electoral systems, minor political parties, general elections, key thinker profiles.

Paper 2: constitutional reforms since 1997, parliamentary legislation, Prime Ministers since 1979, Supreme Court rulings, key thinker profiles.

Paper 3A: presidential case studies since 1992, presidential elections.

Paper 3B: global governance examples and case studies for political, economic, human rights and environmental bodies.

Do you have A Level Geography case studies?

Yes, our A Level Politics case studies include local river basins, coastal landscapes and hazardous events for Paper 1. For Paper 2, we focus on Antarctica as a global common, and two megacities for contemporary urban environments.

Why do I need case studies in my A Level revision?

Examiners reward specific, relevant examples. Case studies help you show your understanding across a range of question types.

How do I use a case study in an exam answer?

Pick the case study that best supports your argument, state the key facts briefly, and link it directly to the question rather than describing it at length.

How up to date are the case studies?

Our A Level case studies are updated and reviewed on a regular basis. We audit our content every three months to ensure that the most relevant and recent case studies are available. If a case study hasn’t been updated, it’s because not enough information is available about a newer one.

Can I see a sample before joining?

Yes, sample A Level case studies are shown above on this page. You can also explore our Case Studies as part of your free trial of our platform.

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