Government and Politics
York College - York
01904770200
Sim Balk Lane, York, YO23 2BB
Course summary

Who has political power and why? Why has and does political conflict occur and how is it resolved? Why do people vote as they do and how representative are political systems? Who participates in politics? How are political decisions made? What is the thinking behind the big political ideas? If you are interested in these questions, then Politics A Level is for you. Understanding politics is the best way to engage with contemporary political debates, understand contemporary political structures and place them within their historical and ideological context. By the end of the course, you will be able to critically examine political arguments to more effectively formulate key arguments and reach your own conclusions.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 4 subjects at grade 5 or above at GCSE plus English Language at grade 4 or above. You must have achieved a grade 5 in either English Language, History or Religious Studies.

How you'll be assessed

The course is assessed via examination.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityYork
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressSim Balk Lane, York, YO23 2BB