What does democracy really mean? How powerful are Prime Ministers? How do different Political ideas relate to today’s issues? If you enjoy debating current affairs and politics and would like to study a subject that is relevant to your everyday life, then you could be a perfect candidate for an A-level in Politics. This course will appeal to students who: - Have a lively and enquiring mind. - Have a desire to explore new ideas. - Enjoy debating current affairs and politics. - Feel the need to take part in the decision-making process. - Want to affect people’s everyday lives. - Want an opportunity to progress to a career in politics.
- To study Politics at Bilborough, you need a grade 5 in English and at least one other Grade 5 in an essay-based subject. - To study at Bilborough Sixth Form College you must achieve a minimum of 5 GCSEs grades 9 to 4 including English and Maths. We count L2 BTEC merit as equivalent to one GCSE.
You will study 3 separate units which are each assessed through exams at the end of your 2 year course of study. Each unit is worth 1/3 of your A Level. Paper 1: UK Politics Topics in this unit include: - Democracy and participation - Political Parties - Electoral Systems - Voting Behaviour and the Media 3 Core Political Ideologies: Liberalism, Socialism and Conservativism Paper 2: UK Government - Topics in this Unit include: - Nature and sources of the British Constitution - The structure and role of Parliament - Prime Minister and the Executive - Relationships between the branches of Government - 1 Non-core Ideology: Feminism Paper 3: Comparative Politics (USA) Topics in this unit include: - The US Constitution and Federalism - US Congress - US Presidency - US Supreme Court and Civil Rights - Democracy and Participation - Comparative Theories
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottingham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Bilborough Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, NG8 4DQ |
What does democracy really mean? How powerful are Prime Ministers? How do different Political ideas relate to today’s issues? If you enjoy debating current affairs and politics and would like to study a subject that is relevant to your everyday life, then you could be a perfect candidate for an A-level in Politics. This course will appeal to students who: - Have a lively and enquiring mind. - Have a desire to explore new ideas. - Enjoy debating current affairs and politics. - Feel the need to take part in the decision-making process. - Want to affect people’s everyday lives. - Want an opportunity to progress to a career in politics.
- To study Politics at Bilborough, you need a grade 5 in English and at least one other Grade 5 in an essay-based subject. - To study at Bilborough Sixth Form College you must achieve a minimum of 5 GCSEs grades 9 to 4 including English and Maths. We count L2 BTEC merit as equivalent to one GCSE.
You will study 3 separate units which are each assessed through exams at the end of your 2 year course of study. Each unit is worth 1/3 of your A Level. Paper 1: UK Politics Topics in this unit include: - Democracy and participation - Political Parties - Electoral Systems - Voting Behaviour and the Media 3 Core Political Ideologies: Liberalism, Socialism and Conservativism Paper 2: UK Government - Topics in this Unit include: - Nature and sources of the British Constitution - The structure and role of Parliament - Prime Minister and the Executive - Relationships between the branches of Government - 1 Non-core Ideology: Feminism Paper 3: Comparative Politics (USA) Topics in this unit include: - The US Constitution and Federalism - US Congress - US Presidency - US Supreme Court and Civil Rights - Democracy and Participation - Comparative Theories
