Government and Politics
Southend High School for Girls
Course summary
What will you study in Year 12? In Year 12 you will be studying towards both Papers 1 and 2 taken at the end of Year 13. You will be focussing on the study of the British Political system and also introduced to Political ideas. Paper 1 – UK Politics and Core Political ideas 1/3 of course 1. Democracy and participation 2. Political parties 3. Electoral systems 4. Voting behaviour and the media You will also be introduced to the Core Political Ideas of Liberalism, Socialism and Conservatism. Paper 2 – UK Government and Non-core political ideas 1/3 of course 1. The Constitution 2. Parliament 3. Prime Minister and the Executive 4. Relationships between the branches of government You will also study Nationalism as your Non-core Political Idea. What will you study in Year 13? Year 13 focuses on Global Politics and global political issues which will involve a broader understanding of the world and current affairs. Paper 3 – Comparative Politics 33 1/3 of course Option selected: Global Politics 1. Sovereignty and globalisation 2. Global governance: political and economic 3. Global governance: human rights and environmental 4. Power and developments 5. Regionalism and the European Union 6. Realism and Liberalism You will complete your study of Core and Non-core Political ideas in addition to Paper 3
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | average grade 5.75 across your top 8 gcse qualifications | — |
English Language | Grade 6 in English Language | — |
Geography | Grade 6 in Geography (if taken) | — |
History | Grade 6 in History (if taken) | — |
Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) | Grade 6 in Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) (if taken) | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 6 in English Literature | — |
Geography Alternative route | Grade 6 in Geography (if taken) | — |
History Alternative route | Grade 6 in History (if taken) | — |
Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) Alternative route | Grade 6 in Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) (if taken) | — |
As published by the school
Grade 6 in English Language or English Literature and a Humanities subject
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Assessment
There is no coursework element in this subject. All three examination papers are two hours long and are sat at the end of the two-year course. During the two years of study there will be various in school assessments using past papers and mock examinations to allow you to monitor your progress on this course. You will also have regular end of topic tests and currents affairs quizzes to ensure you are comfortable with the course content and staying up-to-date with current affairs.
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