Government and Politics
Course summary
Have you ever heard the expression ‘a week is a long time in politics’? Politics is a living and breathing subject, with the political landscape changing on almost a daily basis. The subject considers the political processes that operate behind government and how the individual can contribute to the political process and their relationship with the state and fellow citizens. It is also the study of ideas, and how individuals have shaped political systems. Studying Politics at A Level requires an analytical mind and a keen interest in both national and international events. Year 1 – A Level • Democracy and Participation • Political Parties • Electoral Systems • Voting Behaviour and the Media • The UK Constitution • UK Parliament • The Executive • Relations Between Institutions • Liberalism (ideology) • Conservatism (ideology) • Feminism (ideology) Year 2 – A Level • Socialism (ideology) • US Constitution • US Democracy and Participation • Congress • The Presidency • The Supreme Court and Civil Liberties
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
Geography | Grade 5 in Geography | — |
History Alternative route | Grade 5 in History | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
Must attain five 9 - 5 grades in full course GCSE subjects including Maths and English Language or Literature. No vocational subjects allowed to count in the five 9 – 5 grades. Indivdual subject critera also applies. English Lang/ Lit – 5, Maths – 5 At least a 5 in either History or Geography GCSE
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Assessment
Composition of qualification: 100% examination at the end of Y13. X6 30 mark essays X2 24 mark essays (political ideologies) X2 12 mark comparative questions
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