Course information
Government and Politics
The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy - Nottingham
01159296251
Beechdale Road, Aspley, Nottingham, NG8 3EZ
Course summary

Have you ever wanted to know how your country was run? Do you have an interest in current affairs? If so, Politics could be the A Level for you. You do not need to have had any previous knowledge of Politics to take this course, and indeed most of our students have never studied Politics before, but if you fancy a new challenge and have an interest then we are happy to have you on board. The course is assessed in an exam built around a series of mini-essays and short answers. It tests similar skills to the rest of the humanities subjects.

Entry requirements

A 6 in a Humanities subject and in English Language The minimum academic requirements for entry to the Sixth Form are: • 5 higher grade passes (grades 4-9) including English Language and Maths. • To study a subject at A level we require a grade 6 in that subject or a similar subject for A level subjects which are not currently studied at GCSE.

How you'll be assessed

Govt and Politics of the UK 2 hour exam 33.3% Govt and Politics of the USA 2 hour exam 33.3% Political ideas 2 hour exam 33.3%

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottingham
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressBeechdale Road, Aspley, Nottingham, NG8 3EZ