Government and Politics
Course summary
How will I learn? Class based discussion, debate and developing writing and exam skills. Support available to students both in and out of lessons. One-on-one tutorials. Out of school learning will included trips to Parliament and conferences. What will I learn? Component 1: 1.UK Politics, students w ill study: •Democracy and participation, political parties, electoral systems, voting behaviour and the media. 2.Core Political Ideas, students will study: ·Conservatism, Liberalism, Socialism. Component 2: 1.UK Government, students w ill study: •The Constitution, Parliament, Prime Minister and executive, relationships between the branches. 2.Non-core political ideas, students will study feminism. Component 3: 1. Comparative Politics, students w ill study: ·Sovereignty and globalisation, global governance: political and economic, global governance: human rights and environmental, power and developments, regionalism and the European Union, comparative theories.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 3 gcse qualifications at grade 6.0 or above | — |
Geography | Grade 6 in Geography | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) Alternative route | Grade 6 in Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) | — |
English Language Alternative route | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
History Alternative route | Grade 6 in History | — |
English Language Alternative route | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
English Language Alternative route | Grade 6 in English Language | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 6 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
At least three GCSEs at Grade 6 or above in relevant subjects and GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade 4 or above. A Grade 6 or above in either a GCSE Humanities subject or GCSE English. You do not need to have studied Politics previously but must show a passion for the subject.
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Assessment
Students will sit three exam papers at the end of the two year course. This will be 100% of their overall grade. Component 1: UK Politics Written exam, 2 hours—84 marks Component 2: UK Government Written exam, 2 hours—84 marks Component 3: Comparative Politics Written exam, 2 hours—84 marks
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