This course explores political and social issues, current affairs and how decisions affecting society are made. You will gain an understanding of contemporary political structures and their historical contexts, both within the UK and US. You will also develop critical awareness of the changing nature of politics and the relationships between political ideas, institutions and processes. You will be able to critically analyse, comprehend and interpret political information and evaluate areas of politics through debates and discussions. You will identify parallels, connections and similarities between the aspects of politics you have studied and be able to communicate arguments using appropriate political vocabulary. You will be given subject booklets which you will be required to work on in class and outside.
The standard requirement for A Levels at Stamford College is 5 GCSEs at Grade 5/C or above as a minimum for humanities subjects and 6/B in maths for all science subjects. Each A Level subject has its own additional entry requirements, please see below Minimum grade 6/B or above in English Language or English Literature, plus 6/B in another humanity.
During the two years of study, you will be regularly assessed under test conditions to practise being able to understand and respond to the questions asked in the correct time allocation so that you are fully prepared for the final exams. There is an assessment calendar for A levels which includes timed assessment every 4 to 5 weeks. Feedback gained from these assessments will help you to develop your skills, target your revision and where necessary enable us to provide additional support.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Peterborough |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Park Crescent, Peterborough, PE1 4DZ |
This course explores political and social issues, current affairs and how decisions affecting society are made. You will gain an understanding of contemporary political structures and their historical contexts, both within the UK and US. You will also develop critical awareness of the changing nature of politics and the relationships between political ideas, institutions and processes. You will be able to critically analyse, comprehend and interpret political information and evaluate areas of politics through debates and discussions. You will identify parallels, connections and similarities between the aspects of politics you have studied and be able to communicate arguments using appropriate political vocabulary. You will be given subject booklets which you will be required to work on in class and outside.
The standard requirement for A Levels at Stamford College is 5 GCSEs at Grade 5/C or above as a minimum for humanities subjects and 6/B in maths for all science subjects. Each A Level subject has its own additional entry requirements, please see below Minimum grade 6/B or above in English Language or English Literature, plus 6/B in another humanity.
During the two years of study, you will be regularly assessed under test conditions to practise being able to understand and respond to the questions asked in the correct time allocation so that you are fully prepared for the final exams. There is an assessment calendar for A levels which includes timed assessment every 4 to 5 weeks. Feedback gained from these assessments will help you to develop your skills, target your revision and where necessary enable us to provide additional support.