The specification has been designed to encourage interest in and enthusiasm for, the study of Politics and will enable students to develop an insight into political beliefs, central to an understanding of the modern world. The first year of the course provides an introduction to the subject through an examination of UK political procedures and institutions such as democracy and political participation, party policies and ideas and key institutions. The second-year course allows more specialisation requiring more skills analysis and evaluation and offers a choice of topics: UK and EU Political Issues; Political Ideologies; US Politics and Global Politics. Students will be allowed to engage in contemporary political debates throughout the course.
A minimum of five passes at grade 5 or higher at GCSE, within these passes, there must be a grade 5 or higher in English Language or Literature and Maths. Students are required to have at least grade 5 in GCSE English Language and a genuine interest in the government and politics in this country and around the world.
The course is 100% examination – three exams at the end of the second year. Students will study the following topics during the course: • What it is like to be part of the political system. • How politics is undertaken in the country we live in. • How politics is different in the US compared to the UK.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Rembrandt Way, Colchester, CO3 4QS |
The specification has been designed to encourage interest in and enthusiasm for, the study of Politics and will enable students to develop an insight into political beliefs, central to an understanding of the modern world. The first year of the course provides an introduction to the subject through an examination of UK political procedures and institutions such as democracy and political participation, party policies and ideas and key institutions. The second-year course allows more specialisation requiring more skills analysis and evaluation and offers a choice of topics: UK and EU Political Issues; Political Ideologies; US Politics and Global Politics. Students will be allowed to engage in contemporary political debates throughout the course.
A minimum of five passes at grade 5 or higher at GCSE, within these passes, there must be a grade 5 or higher in English Language or Literature and Maths. Students are required to have at least grade 5 in GCSE English Language and a genuine interest in the government and politics in this country and around the world.
The course is 100% examination – three exams at the end of the second year. Students will study the following topics during the course: • What it is like to be part of the political system. • How politics is undertaken in the country we live in. • How politics is different in the US compared to the UK.