In your first year, you will study a diverse and exciting range of topic areas to gain a comprehensive understanding of government and politics in the UK. This will include an examination of the role of parliament, the impact of different electoral systems, the relationship between the prime minister and cabinet and an analysis of general elections over the last 30 years. In your second year, you will explore the government and politics of the USA and the ideologies that influence global political movements. In this course, you will gain a real insight into how the world of politics works, which in turn will enable you to make greater sense of current affairs, at a time when the world is facing unprecedented changes and challenges.
Grade ‘6’ in English (Language or Literature) and Grade ‘6’ or above in Humanities (History, Geography or Religious Studies).
To complete the AS course, students will complete two, 1 hour 45 min examinations at the end of the first year. The A-Level course is assessed by three, two-hour written examinations at the end of the second year. • Paper 1 will assess UK Politics and Political Ideas. • Paper 2 will assess UK Government and Political ideas. • Paper 3 will assess Comparative Politics. The papers are a combination of 12, 24 and 30-mark questions
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 7AD |
In your first year, you will study a diverse and exciting range of topic areas to gain a comprehensive understanding of government and politics in the UK. This will include an examination of the role of parliament, the impact of different electoral systems, the relationship between the prime minister and cabinet and an analysis of general elections over the last 30 years. In your second year, you will explore the government and politics of the USA and the ideologies that influence global political movements. In this course, you will gain a real insight into how the world of politics works, which in turn will enable you to make greater sense of current affairs, at a time when the world is facing unprecedented changes and challenges.
Grade ‘6’ in English (Language or Literature) and Grade ‘6’ or above in Humanities (History, Geography or Religious Studies).
To complete the AS course, students will complete two, 1 hour 45 min examinations at the end of the first year. The A-Level course is assessed by three, two-hour written examinations at the end of the second year. • Paper 1 will assess UK Politics and Political Ideas. • Paper 2 will assess UK Government and Political ideas. • Paper 3 will assess Comparative Politics. The papers are a combination of 12, 24 and 30-mark questions