The study of Politics teaches pupils to consider different views and develop independent thought. It also improves skills of investigation and research. Pupils need to have an enquiring mind and an interest in current affairs. Pupils who study Politics will be expected to keep up with developments in British and American Politics. They will also study the ideas of key Political thinkers such as John Stuart Mill, Betty Friedan, Edmund Burke and Karl Marx. Politics will give you an understanding of how power and the government works, as well as the underlying philosophy of the main political parties in the UK and USA. Lessons will involve pupils in communicating arguments and explanations in a coherent manner both orally and in writing. Pupils with A Level Politics have access to a wide range of career and higher education opportunities. Politics should be considered as a choice because of its relevance to the modern world and can lead to university courses in such areas as business, economics, law, media and, of course, politics. PAPER 1 - Weighting 33.3% Politics of the UK This section covers Political Parties and Pressure Groups along with UK Parliamentary Elections and Voting Behaviour. Government of the UK This section covers the relationships between the British Cabinet, Parliament and the Senior Judges. It also analyses the rights and liberties of individuals as well as the means by which they can defend their freedom. PAPER 2 - Weighting 33.3% The Government and Politics of the USA This unit builds on the knowledge of political issues and debates. It covers the operation of politics in the USA, including the relationship between Congress, The Supreme Court and The President. It also deals with the nature of American elections and political parties. You will compare US Politics with UK Politics. PAPER 3 - Weighting 33.3% Political Ideas Many political ideas are covered, including the Nation State, Power, Authority, Rights, Justice and Political Ideology, including Liberalism, Socialism and Conservatism. We also cover Feminism as our optional ideology. The specification will be assessed through three examination papers using a mixture of short questions and stimulus questions, which use an extract. There is the opportunity to go on a joint History/German/Politics trip to Berlin (approximate cost £600).
Subject Requirements - 7 or higher in a Humanities (preferably History) or English GCSE
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Southfield Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9UJ |
The study of Politics teaches pupils to consider different views and develop independent thought. It also improves skills of investigation and research. Pupils need to have an enquiring mind and an interest in current affairs. Pupils who study Politics will be expected to keep up with developments in British and American Politics. They will also study the ideas of key Political thinkers such as John Stuart Mill, Betty Friedan, Edmund Burke and Karl Marx. Politics will give you an understanding of how power and the government works, as well as the underlying philosophy of the main political parties in the UK and USA. Lessons will involve pupils in communicating arguments and explanations in a coherent manner both orally and in writing. Pupils with A Level Politics have access to a wide range of career and higher education opportunities. Politics should be considered as a choice because of its relevance to the modern world and can lead to university courses in such areas as business, economics, law, media and, of course, politics. PAPER 1 - Weighting 33.3% Politics of the UK This section covers Political Parties and Pressure Groups along with UK Parliamentary Elections and Voting Behaviour. Government of the UK This section covers the relationships between the British Cabinet, Parliament and the Senior Judges. It also analyses the rights and liberties of individuals as well as the means by which they can defend their freedom. PAPER 2 - Weighting 33.3% The Government and Politics of the USA This unit builds on the knowledge of political issues and debates. It covers the operation of politics in the USA, including the relationship between Congress, The Supreme Court and The President. It also deals with the nature of American elections and political parties. You will compare US Politics with UK Politics. PAPER 3 - Weighting 33.3% Political Ideas Many political ideas are covered, including the Nation State, Power, Authority, Rights, Justice and Political Ideology, including Liberalism, Socialism and Conservatism. We also cover Feminism as our optional ideology. The specification will be assessed through three examination papers using a mixture of short questions and stimulus questions, which use an extract. There is the opportunity to go on a joint History/German/Politics trip to Berlin (approximate cost £600).
Subject Requirements - 7 or higher in a Humanities (preferably History) or English GCSE
