WHAT WILL I STUDY & LEARN? Component 1 – UK Politics This is a study of politics in the UK, including issues around democracy and participation, political parties, electoral systems, voting behavior, and the media. In addition, students will study the three main ideologies of conservatism, liberalism, and socialism. Component 2 – UK Government This is a study of how government functions in the UK, including the constitution, parliament, the Prime Minister, and the executive, and the relationships between the different branches of government. The additional ideology of nationalism is also studied for section 2 of the exam. Component 3 – Comparative Politics Here, students will study US politics, to compare politics in the US with politics in the UK. In particular, we will consider the US Constitution and federalism, Congress, the president, the Supreme Court, and civil rights, and democracy and participation in the US.
You should have achieved five GCSEs in Grades 5 to 9 to study this course, including Grade 5 or above in English. In addition, you will need plenty of interest in current affairs and politics!
Paper 1 – UK Politics 2 hours: 331/3% of the qualification Paper 2 – UK Government 2 hours: 331/3% of the qualification Paper 3 – Comparative Politics: 2 hours: 331/3% of the qualification
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| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Burton Road, Beverley, HU17 7EJ |
WHAT WILL I STUDY & LEARN? Component 1 – UK Politics This is a study of politics in the UK, including issues around democracy and participation, political parties, electoral systems, voting behavior, and the media. In addition, students will study the three main ideologies of conservatism, liberalism, and socialism. Component 2 – UK Government This is a study of how government functions in the UK, including the constitution, parliament, the Prime Minister, and the executive, and the relationships between the different branches of government. The additional ideology of nationalism is also studied for section 2 of the exam. Component 3 – Comparative Politics Here, students will study US politics, to compare politics in the US with politics in the UK. In particular, we will consider the US Constitution and federalism, Congress, the president, the Supreme Court, and civil rights, and democracy and participation in the US.
You should have achieved five GCSEs in Grades 5 to 9 to study this course, including Grade 5 or above in English. In addition, you will need plenty of interest in current affairs and politics!
Paper 1 – UK Politics 2 hours: 331/3% of the qualification Paper 2 – UK Government 2 hours: 331/3% of the qualification Paper 3 – Comparative Politics: 2 hours: 331/3% of the qualification