Course information
Government and Politics
Bramcote College - Nottinghamshire
01159168900
Moor Lane, Bramcote, Nottingham, NG9 3GA
Course summary

UK Government and Politics • UK Government – Constitution; Devolution; Parliament; Judiciary; Prime Minister and Cabinet. • UK Politics – Democracy and participation; Elections and referendums; Political parties; Pressure groups; The EU’s impact on Britain. US Politics and Comparative Politics • Government and Politics of USA – Constitution; President; Congress; The US Supreme Court; Elections and democracy; Political parties; Pressure groups; Civil rights. • Comparative politics comparing US systems and processes with the UK. This includes looking at comparative political theories. Political Ideologies • Conservatism including the works of Thomas Hobbes; Michael Oakeshott and Robert Nozick • Liberalism including the works of John Locke; John Rawls and Betty Friedan. • Socialism including the works of Karl Marx; Beatrice Webb and Anthony Giddens. • Nationalism including the works of Jean Jacques Rousseau; Giuseppe Mazzini and Charles Maurras. You will develop strong analytical skills and the ability to carefully consider opposing opinions when reaching balanced conclusions. You will be able to construct balanced, reasoned arguments and weigh-up various factors involved.

Entry requirements

Grade 5 or above in English and an interest in Politics

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: UK Government and Politics – 2hrs Paper 2: US Government and Politics and Comparative Politics – 2hrs Paper 3: Political Ideologies – 2hrs

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressMoor Lane, Bramcote, Nottingham, NG9 3GA