Course Outline: The duration of the course is either one year to gain an AS award or two years for the full A level qualification. Politics will enable students to develop a wide range of skills including the ability to comprehend, synthesise and interpret political information; analyse and evaluate political knowledge; identify connections, similarities and differences between the areas studied; select relevant material and construct and communicate arguments clearly and coherently using appropriate political vocabulary. Skills: If you are interested in the news and keeping abreast of current affairs then this course is for you, an interest in (and commitment to) keeping up-to-date with the news is essential. Future progressions from this course: A qualification in politics can lead to Higher Education in areas such as politics, history, law, journalism and teaching. It is widely accepted for most university courses and employers.
A minimum of five GCSE grade 5s or above. A grade 9-5 in English is essential and the study of history at GCSE is recommended. An interest in general political affairs is essential.
For Unit 1 & 2 we study the AS course with ideologies – Conservatism, Socialism, Liberalism & Feminism. - Each is worth 33.3% of the course Unit 3 – US Government and Politics.- 33.3% of A2 1½ hour written examination
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Hillingdon |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Clifton Gardens, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB10 0EJ |
Course Outline: The duration of the course is either one year to gain an AS award or two years for the full A level qualification. Politics will enable students to develop a wide range of skills including the ability to comprehend, synthesise and interpret political information; analyse and evaluate political knowledge; identify connections, similarities and differences between the areas studied; select relevant material and construct and communicate arguments clearly and coherently using appropriate political vocabulary. Skills: If you are interested in the news and keeping abreast of current affairs then this course is for you, an interest in (and commitment to) keeping up-to-date with the news is essential. Future progressions from this course: A qualification in politics can lead to Higher Education in areas such as politics, history, law, journalism and teaching. It is widely accepted for most university courses and employers.
A minimum of five GCSE grade 5s or above. A grade 9-5 in English is essential and the study of history at GCSE is recommended. An interest in general political affairs is essential.
For Unit 1 & 2 we study the AS course with ideologies – Conservatism, Socialism, Liberalism & Feminism. - Each is worth 33.3% of the course Unit 3 – US Government and Politics.- 33.3% of A2 1½ hour written examination
