Course information
Politics
Townley Grammar School - Bexley
02083048311
Townley Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AB
Course summary

The two year A Level Politics course covers both British and American politics along with a study of political philosophy. In year 12 students will complete the majority of the British politics work, including democracy, political parties, elections, voting behavior, Parliament, the constitution and the Prime Minister, along with a consideration of the relations between different institutions. Students will also study the compulsory philosophies - liberalism, socialism and conservatism. Later in the course students will also study American politics and make direct comparisons between the political institutions and politics in the two countries. There will also be a study of Feminism as an ideology. The course is designed to engage students and all are encouraged to keep up to date with political events. The course involves theory, discussion, debate and question practice.

Entry requirements

Minimum of grade 6 in a GCSE Humanities subject. For full course details, please refer to the individual subject information sheet on our website and/or our prospectus.

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RegionLondon
Local AuthorityBexley
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeGirls
AddressTownley Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AB