Course information
Government and Politics
Beauchamps High School - Essex
01268735466
Beauchamps Drive, Wickford, SS11 8LY
Course summary

Areas of Study Government and Politics of the UK Nature and sources of the British Constitution, structure and role of Parliament, the Prime Minister and Cabinet, the judiciary, devolution, politics of the UK including democracy, elections, referendums, political parties, pressure groups, and the European Union. Government and Politics of the USA The US Constitution, congress, the President, Judiciary and Supreme Court, electoral process, political parties, pressure groups, and civil rights. Comparative Politics Comparison of UK and US political systems. Political Ideas Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism and Anarchism. Career Opportunities The study of Government and Politics provides an ideal basis for a career in government or the civil service. However, it also opens many other career paths such as law, journalism, public relations, marketing, business.

Entry requirements

40 points plus minimum required. Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language or Literature.

How you'll be assessed

There will be 3 examinations, all 2 hours with equal weighting.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityEssex
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBeauchamps Drive, Wickford, SS11 8LY