WHY STUDY POLITICS? Through studying Politics, you will learn about the way in which power is exercised in Britain, Europe and across the wider world, including the United States of America. You will gain an understanding of our political system and it will help you become a well-informed citizen, and you will be able to comment and contribute to the wider political debate. WHAT WILL I LEARN? Paper 1: -Government and Politics of the UK – The nature and sources of the British Constitution; The Structure and Role of Parliament; The Prime Minister and the Cabinet; The Judiciary; Democracy and Participation; Elections and Referendums; Political Parties; Pressure Groups; The European Union. Paper 2: -Government and Politics of the USA and Comparative Politics – The Constitutional Framework of the US Government; Congress; the Presidency; the Judiciary; the Electoral System; Political Parties; Pressure Groups Civil Rights. -Compare Politics – A Comparison of the Political Systems of the UK and USA. Paper 3: -Political Ideas – Liberalism; Conservatism; Socialism; Nationalism.
Applicants to the sixth form should secure on average grade 7s in 7 GCSEs, including English and Maths. Students should achieve a grade 8 in subjects that they want to study at A-level, or in related subjects for new courses
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? Year 13: Three two-hour papers.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Brent |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | North End Road, Wembley, London, HA9 0UU |
WHY STUDY POLITICS? Through studying Politics, you will learn about the way in which power is exercised in Britain, Europe and across the wider world, including the United States of America. You will gain an understanding of our political system and it will help you become a well-informed citizen, and you will be able to comment and contribute to the wider political debate. WHAT WILL I LEARN? Paper 1: -Government and Politics of the UK – The nature and sources of the British Constitution; The Structure and Role of Parliament; The Prime Minister and the Cabinet; The Judiciary; Democracy and Participation; Elections and Referendums; Political Parties; Pressure Groups; The European Union. Paper 2: -Government and Politics of the USA and Comparative Politics – The Constitutional Framework of the US Government; Congress; the Presidency; the Judiciary; the Electoral System; Political Parties; Pressure Groups Civil Rights. -Compare Politics – A Comparison of the Political Systems of the UK and USA. Paper 3: -Political Ideas – Liberalism; Conservatism; Socialism; Nationalism.
Applicants to the sixth form should secure on average grade 7s in 7 GCSEs, including English and Maths. Students should achieve a grade 8 in subjects that they want to study at A-level, or in related subjects for new courses
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? Year 13: Three two-hour papers.
