Course information
Government and Politics
Loreto College - Manchester
01612265156
Chichester Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5PB
Course summary

A level Politics is for students seeking the opportunity to study how government and politics works in the UK and the USA and who wish to understand the ideas that shape decision-making and the complex world we live in today. In Unit 1, Government and Politics of the UK, you will study the UK constitution, government, the powers of the Prime Minister, UK political parties, elections and voting, referendums and pressure groups. In Unit 2, Government and politics of the USA and Comparative Politics, you will look at Presidential elections, pressure groups, the Constitution, political parties and social issues. Students will also compare UK-US political culture, government and politics. In Unit 3, Political Ideas, you will study the core ideas, of Socialism, Liberalism, Conservatism and Feminism.

Entry requirements

6 GCSEs between 9 to 4 (A*-C) for including 2 of English, Maths or Science. 2 should be at least grade 6 (B).

How you'll be assessed

UNIT 1: GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF THE UK Percentage of total marks: 77 marks and 33⅓ % of A-level. Method of assessment Exam: 2 hours. Students will study over two years the UK Constitution, Government, the powers of the Prime Minister, UK Political Parties, Elections and Voting, Referendums and Pressure Groups. UNIT 2: GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF THE USA AND COMPARATIVE POLITICS Percentage of total marks: 77 marks and 33⅓ % of A-level. Method of assessment Exam: 2 hours. Students will study over two years the American Government and Politics. This includes looking at Presidential elections, Pressure Groups, the Constitution, Political Parties, Social Issues. Students will also compare UK-US political culture, government and Politics. UNIT 3: POLITICS IDEAS Percentage of total marks: 77 marks and 33⅓ % of A-level. Method of assessment Exam: 2 hours. Students will study three core ideas: Socialism/Liberalism/Conservatism and Feminism.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityManchester
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressChichester Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5PB