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 approximately £300) that includes travel, accommodation, food and visits to Parliament, The Supreme Court, the Theatre, and tickets for an A-level students conference where past speakers have included Jacob Rees- Mogg, Nigel Farage, Emily Thornbury, Keir Starmer, and John Bercow.
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. Ideally a level six in English Language.
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 noncore 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 | Valley Road, Worksop, S81 7EN |
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 approximately £300) that includes travel, accommodation, food and visits to Parliament, The Supreme Court, the Theatre, and tickets for an A-level students conference where past speakers have included Jacob Rees- Mogg, Nigel Farage, Emily Thornbury, Keir Starmer, and John Bercow.
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. Ideally a level six in English Language.
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 noncore 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)
