This is an exciting and up-to-date course that opens up how the UK and the US work and how and why things happen. Students will find that they become more astute and informed, able to cut through misinformation and hype to see how every aspect of life is run. The course has been designed to encourage interest in and enthusiasm for the study of Government and Politics and will enable students to develop an insight into political beliefs central to an understanding of the modern world. It provides: • a broad course which provides a structured foundation of political knowledge on which to develop skills • a comprehensive look at the politics and the government of the UK. • an exploration of a key political theory- nationalism • a comparative study of government and politics in the US and how it contrasts with the system, people, and processes in this country • the opportunity to engage in contemporary political debates The course equips students with a range of evaluative, analytical, and communication skills and is a gateway to studying Law, Politics, International Relations, History, American Studies, Journalism, and much else.
Our general Sixth Form entry requirement is 5 GCSEs at grades 4 - 9. A minimum of grade 5 at GCSE in English Language, and a strong interest in the subject area.
Component 1: UK Politics Political Participation: ◦ Democracy and participation, political parties, electoral systems, voting behavior, and the media. Core Political Ideas: ◦ Conservatism, liberalism, socialism. Written exam: 2 hours 33% of A level Component 2: UK Government UK Government: ◦ The constitution, parliament, Prime Minister and executive, and relationships between the branches. Optional Political Ideas: ◦ Nationalism Written exam: 2 hours 33% of A level Component 3: Comparative Politics- US Government and Politics USA: ◦ The US Constitution and federalism, US Congress, US presidency, US Supreme Court, democracy and participation, civil rights. Written exam: 2 hours 33% of A level
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Church End, Hanley Castle, Worcester, WR8 0BL |
This is an exciting and up-to-date course that opens up how the UK and the US work and how and why things happen. Students will find that they become more astute and informed, able to cut through misinformation and hype to see how every aspect of life is run. The course has been designed to encourage interest in and enthusiasm for the study of Government and Politics and will enable students to develop an insight into political beliefs central to an understanding of the modern world. It provides: • a broad course which provides a structured foundation of political knowledge on which to develop skills • a comprehensive look at the politics and the government of the UK. • an exploration of a key political theory- nationalism • a comparative study of government and politics in the US and how it contrasts with the system, people, and processes in this country • the opportunity to engage in contemporary political debates The course equips students with a range of evaluative, analytical, and communication skills and is a gateway to studying Law, Politics, International Relations, History, American Studies, Journalism, and much else.
Our general Sixth Form entry requirement is 5 GCSEs at grades 4 - 9. A minimum of grade 5 at GCSE in English Language, and a strong interest in the subject area.
Component 1: UK Politics Political Participation: ◦ Democracy and participation, political parties, electoral systems, voting behavior, and the media. Core Political Ideas: ◦ Conservatism, liberalism, socialism. Written exam: 2 hours 33% of A level Component 2: UK Government UK Government: ◦ The constitution, parliament, Prime Minister and executive, and relationships between the branches. Optional Political Ideas: ◦ Nationalism Written exam: 2 hours 33% of A level Component 3: Comparative Politics- US Government and Politics USA: ◦ The US Constitution and federalism, US Congress, US presidency, US Supreme Court, democracy and participation, civil rights. Written exam: 2 hours 33% of A level