Politics is a course students enjoy studying as we give you the opportunity to debate current affairs and through studying politics you also gain a much wider understanding of the world around you. It has never been a more exciting time to study Government and Politics. The recent change of Prime Minister in Britain, the Referendum on European Union membership, and the rise of Populism make Politics a topical and relevant subject. In Year 13 you will study the contrasts and connections between the USA and the UK by studying the fascinating and often peculiar world of American politics. Over the course of the Politics A Level, we will be exploring the following topic areas. During terms 1-4 in year 12, we will be examining UK Politics, considering the functions and structures of the Political institutions in this country as well as issues surrounding participation, political parties, and voter behavior. In terms 5-6, we will be examining the four ideologies of Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism, and Feminism and their impact on Politics. In year 13, we spend terms 1-4 examining US Politics and the similarities and differences with our own political system. Finally, we will spend time reviewing the content of the course before the final exams.
Main College entry requirements
This course is assessed using terminal examination and Non-Examined Assessment UK Politics and Core Political Ideas: Written Examination, 2 Hours 33% This exam paper tests your knowledge of the Unit 1 topics of democracy and participation, political parties, the electoral system, voting behavior, and the role of the media in the United Kingdom. The paper also contains questions on the core political ideologies of Conservatism, Liberalism, and Socialism. UK Government and Political Ideologies: Written Examination, 2 Hours 33% This exam paper tests your knowledge of Unit 2 topics of the constitution, Parliament, Prime Minister, and the Executive of the United Kingdom and the relationships between these branches of government. The paper also contains questions on the ideology of Feminism. Comparative Politics of the USA: Written Examination, 2 Hours 33% This exam paper tests your knowledge of the Unit 3 topics of the US Constitution and federalism, the US Congress, the US presidency, and the US Supreme Court and explores the themes of democracy, participation, and civil rights in the USA.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Cade Street, Heathfield, TN21 8RJ |
Politics is a course students enjoy studying as we give you the opportunity to debate current affairs and through studying politics you also gain a much wider understanding of the world around you. It has never been a more exciting time to study Government and Politics. The recent change of Prime Minister in Britain, the Referendum on European Union membership, and the rise of Populism make Politics a topical and relevant subject. In Year 13 you will study the contrasts and connections between the USA and the UK by studying the fascinating and often peculiar world of American politics. Over the course of the Politics A Level, we will be exploring the following topic areas. During terms 1-4 in year 12, we will be examining UK Politics, considering the functions and structures of the Political institutions in this country as well as issues surrounding participation, political parties, and voter behavior. In terms 5-6, we will be examining the four ideologies of Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism, and Feminism and their impact on Politics. In year 13, we spend terms 1-4 examining US Politics and the similarities and differences with our own political system. Finally, we will spend time reviewing the content of the course before the final exams.
Main College entry requirements
This course is assessed using terminal examination and Non-Examined Assessment UK Politics and Core Political Ideas: Written Examination, 2 Hours 33% This exam paper tests your knowledge of the Unit 1 topics of democracy and participation, political parties, the electoral system, voting behavior, and the role of the media in the United Kingdom. The paper also contains questions on the core political ideologies of Conservatism, Liberalism, and Socialism. UK Government and Political Ideologies: Written Examination, 2 Hours 33% This exam paper tests your knowledge of Unit 2 topics of the constitution, Parliament, Prime Minister, and the Executive of the United Kingdom and the relationships between these branches of government. The paper also contains questions on the ideology of Feminism. Comparative Politics of the USA: Written Examination, 2 Hours 33% This exam paper tests your knowledge of the Unit 3 topics of the US Constitution and federalism, the US Congress, the US presidency, and the US Supreme Court and explores the themes of democracy, participation, and civil rights in the USA.