The course is designed to enable you to understand the world that we live in. It will help you develop an understanding of who holds power in society, what they do with that power, and how they are held to account. Students will develop an understanding of local, national, and international politics as well as key ideologies and key thinkers. You will become an informed citizen, appreciating political institutions, parties, processes, and how politics is presented. Politics students are invited to attend a three-day residential trip (cost approx. £300) that includes travel, accommodation, food, and visits to Parliament, The Supreme Court, Theatre, and tickets for an A level students conference where past speakers have included Jacob Rees- Mogg, Nigel Farage, Emily Thornbury, Keir Stammer, and John Bercow. Students will study 5 hours per week in class and they are expected A-leveled to study 5 hours per week independently. Politics uses Google Classroom to support learning and subscribes to a range of resources to enable students to extend their comprehension.
You must have achieved 5 passes including mathematics and English, where a pass is defined as GCSE 9-4 and pass or better at level 2 BTEC.
The qualification is awarded based on the successful completion of 3 x two hour papers sat at the end of year 2. Paper 1 - Component 1 content plus the core ideologies. Students answer two x 30 mark essay questions from a choice of 2 source and 2 non- source based questions. They also answer a 24 mark question from a choice of 2 relating to core ideologies. (84 marks) Paper 2 - Component 2 content plus non core ideologies. Students answer two x 30 mark essay questions from a choice of 2 source and 2 non- source based questions. They also answer a 24 mark question from a choice of 2 relating to non- core ideologies. (84 marks) Paper 3 - Component 3 - US Politics plus US/UK comparison. Students answer two x 30 mark essay questions from a choice of 3 non- source based questions. They also answer 2 x 12 mark questions comparing US and UK politics. (84 marks)
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Netherton Road, Worksop, S80 2SF |
The course is designed to enable you to understand the world that we live in. It will help you develop an understanding of who holds power in society, what they do with that power, and how they are held to account. Students will develop an understanding of local, national, and international politics as well as key ideologies and key thinkers. You will become an informed citizen, appreciating political institutions, parties, processes, and how politics is presented. Politics students are invited to attend a three-day residential trip (cost approx. £300) that includes travel, accommodation, food, and visits to Parliament, The Supreme Court, Theatre, and tickets for an A level students conference where past speakers have included Jacob Rees- Mogg, Nigel Farage, Emily Thornbury, Keir Stammer, and John Bercow. Students will study 5 hours per week in class and they are expected A-leveled to study 5 hours per week independently. Politics uses Google Classroom to support learning and subscribes to a range of resources to enable students to extend their comprehension.
You must have achieved 5 passes including mathematics and English, where a pass is defined as GCSE 9-4 and pass or better at level 2 BTEC.
The qualification is awarded based on the successful completion of 3 x two hour papers sat at the end of year 2. Paper 1 - Component 1 content plus the core ideologies. Students answer two x 30 mark essay questions from a choice of 2 source and 2 non- source based questions. They also answer a 24 mark question from a choice of 2 relating to core ideologies. (84 marks) Paper 2 - Component 2 content plus non core ideologies. Students answer two x 30 mark essay questions from a choice of 2 source and 2 non- source based questions. They also answer a 24 mark question from a choice of 2 relating to non- core ideologies. (84 marks) Paper 3 - Component 3 - US Politics plus US/UK comparison. Students answer two x 30 mark essay questions from a choice of 3 non- source based questions. They also answer 2 x 12 mark questions comparing US and UK politics. (84 marks)