Studying Politics will provide you with insight into political beliefs central to an understanding of the modern world. Politics will enable you to develop a critical awareness of the nature of politics and the relationship between political ideas, institutions, and processes. You will gain an understanding of the structures of authority and power within the UK’s political system and how these may differ from those of other political systems. Politics combines particularly well with Economics, History, and Sociology, but equally complements most subjects because of its immediate relevance and focus on current affairs. Component 1 UK Politics - this section explores the nature of politics and how people engage in the political process in the UK. There are four content areas in UK Politics - democracy and participation, political parties, electoral systems and voting behavior, and the media. Key political ideologies will be explored in depth including Conservatism, Socialism, and Liberalism. Component 2 UK Government - an introduction to the major governmental processes within the UK. It encourages them to develop a critical understanding of the role and effectiveness of key institutions such as the House of Commons, House of Lords, and the Supreme Court. Key areas include - the constitution, Parliament, Prime Minister and the executive, and relations between branches. Students will also explore feminism as a political ideology. Component 3 US Politics - this section allows students to compare what they have learned about UK Politics with the US system. The main areas covered include - the Constitution and federalism, Congress, The Presidency, The Supreme Court, and Civil Rights. Students will be expected to support and consolidate all learning in class with independent study. To get the most out of the subject students should keep up to date with current affairs through a variety of media outlets. There is an annual Politics trip to London to visit key institutions and attend workshops which students are expected to attend.
Two GCSE subjects at Grade 6 and four GCSE subjects at Grade 5 grades. Grade 6 in GCSE English Language and a humanities subject (Geography, History, full course RE). If you have not done a humanities subject at GCSE you will need a Grade 6 in both GCSE English Language and English Literature.
There will be 3 exams, 1 for each of the components. All exams are 2-hour written exams and worth a third of the A-level each.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Cheltenham Road, Burford, OX18 4PL |
Studying Politics will provide you with insight into political beliefs central to an understanding of the modern world. Politics will enable you to develop a critical awareness of the nature of politics and the relationship between political ideas, institutions, and processes. You will gain an understanding of the structures of authority and power within the UK’s political system and how these may differ from those of other political systems. Politics combines particularly well with Economics, History, and Sociology, but equally complements most subjects because of its immediate relevance and focus on current affairs. Component 1 UK Politics - this section explores the nature of politics and how people engage in the political process in the UK. There are four content areas in UK Politics - democracy and participation, political parties, electoral systems and voting behavior, and the media. Key political ideologies will be explored in depth including Conservatism, Socialism, and Liberalism. Component 2 UK Government - an introduction to the major governmental processes within the UK. It encourages them to develop a critical understanding of the role and effectiveness of key institutions such as the House of Commons, House of Lords, and the Supreme Court. Key areas include - the constitution, Parliament, Prime Minister and the executive, and relations between branches. Students will also explore feminism as a political ideology. Component 3 US Politics - this section allows students to compare what they have learned about UK Politics with the US system. The main areas covered include - the Constitution and federalism, Congress, The Presidency, The Supreme Court, and Civil Rights. Students will be expected to support and consolidate all learning in class with independent study. To get the most out of the subject students should keep up to date with current affairs through a variety of media outlets. There is an annual Politics trip to London to visit key institutions and attend workshops which students are expected to attend.
Two GCSE subjects at Grade 6 and four GCSE subjects at Grade 5 grades. Grade 6 in GCSE English Language and a humanities subject (Geography, History, full course RE). If you have not done a humanities subject at GCSE you will need a Grade 6 in both GCSE English Language and English Literature.
There will be 3 exams, 1 for each of the components. All exams are 2-hour written exams and worth a third of the A-level each.