The A Level Politics course is a 2 year A Level which comprises of 3 components: COMPONENT 1: UK Politics and Core Political Ideas Students fast realise that there is so much more to Politics than just political parties and elections. An in-depth analysis of the different types of democracy and a consideration of how people participate beyond simply voting allows our students to evaluate the success and legitimacy of the ‘democracy’ in which they live. Whoever knew that CamRA (Campaign for Real Ale) was a functioning pressure group, and the rise of the internet has encouraged a movement towards a new era of ‘clickocracy’!? COMPONENT 2: UK Government and Non-core Political Ideas There are so many questions to be asked and answered: Who has the true power within the UK? Are we really a united kingdom anymore where politics is concerned? Are the Houses of Parliament still fit for purpose? Is it right that we have nonelected Lords that make up our parliament? How is the Prime Minister effectively challenged and held to account? There is so much more than meets the eye… not to mention our case study on Anarchism which sees lessons on a whole host of engaging topics from the miners’ strikes to punk rock and the Sex Pistols! COMPONENT 3: Comparative Politics (USA) No course in Politics would be complete without comparing our own system to one elsewhere—and what better system to look at than that of the most powerful country in the world. Though the era of Trump is drawing to an end, there is no doubt that US politics will remain a spectacle!
Although there are no specific subjects required at GCSE to study Politics at A-Level, a Grade 6 in English and another Humanities subject is desirable, though teacher recommendation will however be considered.
Examined Component: 100% Controlled Component: 0%
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Moor Lane, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9AG |
The A Level Politics course is a 2 year A Level which comprises of 3 components: COMPONENT 1: UK Politics and Core Political Ideas Students fast realise that there is so much more to Politics than just political parties and elections. An in-depth analysis of the different types of democracy and a consideration of how people participate beyond simply voting allows our students to evaluate the success and legitimacy of the ‘democracy’ in which they live. Whoever knew that CamRA (Campaign for Real Ale) was a functioning pressure group, and the rise of the internet has encouraged a movement towards a new era of ‘clickocracy’!? COMPONENT 2: UK Government and Non-core Political Ideas There are so many questions to be asked and answered: Who has the true power within the UK? Are we really a united kingdom anymore where politics is concerned? Are the Houses of Parliament still fit for purpose? Is it right that we have nonelected Lords that make up our parliament? How is the Prime Minister effectively challenged and held to account? There is so much more than meets the eye… not to mention our case study on Anarchism which sees lessons on a whole host of engaging topics from the miners’ strikes to punk rock and the Sex Pistols! COMPONENT 3: Comparative Politics (USA) No course in Politics would be complete without comparing our own system to one elsewhere—and what better system to look at than that of the most powerful country in the world. Though the era of Trump is drawing to an end, there is no doubt that US politics will remain a spectacle!
Although there are no specific subjects required at GCSE to study Politics at A-Level, a Grade 6 in English and another Humanities subject is desirable, though teacher recommendation will however be considered.
Examined Component: 100% Controlled Component: 0%