This course offers exciting opportunities for lively debate and demands clear thinking and analysis. The course aims: - To provide students with knowledge of the processes and practices of Government in the UK and put it into context by comparison with the Government of the USA. - To explain the roles of the Prime Minister, Cabinet and Parliament and allow students to understand the way that law-making is carried out. - To root current political ideas within a tradition of ideological debate. - To develop students’ skills of argument and explanation in areas where debate and communication are important. All students will be asked to keep their own political record of the year. It will be expected that they keep up to date with current affairs and take an interest in news items relevant to the course. Paper 1 – UK Government and Politics This module studies how elections are held, and alternatives to the UK system. It evaluates the role and impact of political parties and pressure groups. It examines the UK constitution and Parliament, studying how laws are made and implemented. We study government at different levels, including local government and the impact of leaving the EU. This module looks in depth at the role and function of the Prime Minister, cabinet and Civil Service. Paper 2 – US and Comparative Government and Politics This module follows a similar pattern to the first in examining the nature and set-up of the constitution of the USA. It looks at the different elements of the Federal Government – the Presidency, Congress, and the Supreme Court, considering their roles and effectiveness. The issue of Civil Rights is studied in some depth. Major issues in US politics are considered in detail, including how money influences the decisions made. This part of the course then compares these institutions with those in the UK. Paper 3 – Ideologies This paper covers political movements: Socialism, Liberalism and Conservatism. The ideas of these movements and their writers will be considered. These British movements are then compared with a more international movement – feminism. We offer a number of opportunities outside of the classroom, including outside speakers such as local MPs, journalists and other relevant political figures. We hope to be able to offer a House of Commons and Supreme Court trip, which provides an enriching and immersive experience for Politics students.
There is no NEA component – but students will sit three 2-hour exam papers: 1. UK Politics 2. US and Comparative Politics 3. Political Ideas
There is no NEA component – but students will sit three 2-hour exam papers: 1. UK Politics 2. US and Comparative Politics 3. Political Ideas
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Manland Way, Harpenden, AL5 4QP |
This course offers exciting opportunities for lively debate and demands clear thinking and analysis. The course aims: - To provide students with knowledge of the processes and practices of Government in the UK and put it into context by comparison with the Government of the USA. - To explain the roles of the Prime Minister, Cabinet and Parliament and allow students to understand the way that law-making is carried out. - To root current political ideas within a tradition of ideological debate. - To develop students’ skills of argument and explanation in areas where debate and communication are important. All students will be asked to keep their own political record of the year. It will be expected that they keep up to date with current affairs and take an interest in news items relevant to the course. Paper 1 – UK Government and Politics This module studies how elections are held, and alternatives to the UK system. It evaluates the role and impact of political parties and pressure groups. It examines the UK constitution and Parliament, studying how laws are made and implemented. We study government at different levels, including local government and the impact of leaving the EU. This module looks in depth at the role and function of the Prime Minister, cabinet and Civil Service. Paper 2 – US and Comparative Government and Politics This module follows a similar pattern to the first in examining the nature and set-up of the constitution of the USA. It looks at the different elements of the Federal Government – the Presidency, Congress, and the Supreme Court, considering their roles and effectiveness. The issue of Civil Rights is studied in some depth. Major issues in US politics are considered in detail, including how money influences the decisions made. This part of the course then compares these institutions with those in the UK. Paper 3 – Ideologies This paper covers political movements: Socialism, Liberalism and Conservatism. The ideas of these movements and their writers will be considered. These British movements are then compared with a more international movement – feminism. We offer a number of opportunities outside of the classroom, including outside speakers such as local MPs, journalists and other relevant political figures. We hope to be able to offer a House of Commons and Supreme Court trip, which provides an enriching and immersive experience for Politics students.
There is no NEA component – but students will sit three 2-hour exam papers: 1. UK Politics 2. US and Comparative Politics 3. Political Ideas
There is no NEA component – but students will sit three 2-hour exam papers: 1. UK Politics 2. US and Comparative Politics 3. Political Ideas
