Course information
Politics
The Downs School - West Berkshire
01635270000
Manor Crescent, Compton, Newbury, RG20 6AD
Course summary

In Politics, students will learn about the British and American political systems and look at Political Ideas and key thinkers. This will be delivered through lessons featuring discussion and debate, student presentations, researching case studies and keeping up to date with current political news stories.

Entry requirements

GCSE English or History at grade 5 or above

How you'll be assessed

Component 1: UK Politics Democracy and Participation, Political Parties, Electoral Systems, Voting Behaviour and the Media (24% - Two Essays) - And one of Conservatism, Liberalism or Socialism (one essay 10%) Component 2: Constitution, Parliament, The Executive and the Relationship between institutions (including the Judiciary and the EU. (24% - Two Essays) - And one Political Ideas topic: Feminism (one essay 10%) Component 3: US Government and Politics Constitution, Federalism, Congress, Presidency, Supreme Court, Democracy and Participation and Civil Rights. (2 short questions, 10% and 2 essay questions, 24%).

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityWest Berkshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed
AddressManor Crescent, Compton, Newbury, RG20 6AD