Over the two year course students will develop a detailed understanding of the government and politics of the UK and the USA. They will also study a course on political ideas. A Level Government and Politics enables students to develop their critical thinking skills and enhance their ability to interpret, evaluate and comment on the nature of politics. A key skill central to the course is comparative analysis which encourages a deep level of analytical thinking.
5 GCSEs graded 9 – 4, including English and Mathematics.
Unit 1 – The government and politics of the UK - Written exam: 2 hours, 77 marks – 33% of the A level. Unit 2 – The government and politics of the USA & comparative politics - Written exam: 2 hours, 77 marks - 33% of the A-level. A mixture of medium length ‘explain’ and essay style questions. Unit 3 – Political ideas - Written exam: 2 hours, 77 marks - 33% of the A-level. A mixture of medium length ‘explain’ and essay style questions.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Archery Road, Middleton Cheney, Banbury, OX17 2QR |
Over the two year course students will develop a detailed understanding of the government and politics of the UK and the USA. They will also study a course on political ideas. A Level Government and Politics enables students to develop their critical thinking skills and enhance their ability to interpret, evaluate and comment on the nature of politics. A key skill central to the course is comparative analysis which encourages a deep level of analytical thinking.
5 GCSEs graded 9 – 4, including English and Mathematics.
Unit 1 – The government and politics of the UK - Written exam: 2 hours, 77 marks – 33% of the A level. Unit 2 – The government and politics of the USA & comparative politics - Written exam: 2 hours, 77 marks - 33% of the A-level. A mixture of medium length ‘explain’ and essay style questions. Unit 3 – Political ideas - Written exam: 2 hours, 77 marks - 33% of the A-level. A mixture of medium length ‘explain’ and essay style questions.