There are three broad areas of study in this specification: •Paper 1: The Government and Politics of the UK •Paper 2: The Government and Politics of the USA, and Comparative Politics •Paper 3: Political Ideas — including topics such as: Conservatism, Socialism, Liberalism, Feminism The A Level requires an in-depth study of UK and US government and politics. Comparisons across the two political systems are required in the topic entitled ‘Comparative Politics’. The political ideas to be studied have relevance to both of the systems of government and politics. The study of the four ideologies will enhance your knowledge and understanding of politics, political debate, and political issues in both the UK and USA. You will learn to identify parallels, connections, similarities and differences between aspects of politics. This will ensure that you develop a critical awareness - essential in the world of ‘fake news’ - of the changing nature of politics and the relationships between political ideas, political institutions and political processes. You will also take part in a number of debates and political discussions, as well as attending political visits.
Entry into the Sixth Form is conditional on performance in GCSEs and successful candidates are expected to have at least five grade 4 GCSEs (to include English and mathematics) Strongly Recommended: Good English, 5 in History
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Berkshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £28,500 - £44,355 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £21,900 - £28,470 |
| Address | Reading, RG8 8LA |
There are three broad areas of study in this specification: •Paper 1: The Government and Politics of the UK •Paper 2: The Government and Politics of the USA, and Comparative Politics •Paper 3: Political Ideas — including topics such as: Conservatism, Socialism, Liberalism, Feminism The A Level requires an in-depth study of UK and US government and politics. Comparisons across the two political systems are required in the topic entitled ‘Comparative Politics’. The political ideas to be studied have relevance to both of the systems of government and politics. The study of the four ideologies will enhance your knowledge and understanding of politics, political debate, and political issues in both the UK and USA. You will learn to identify parallels, connections, similarities and differences between aspects of politics. This will ensure that you develop a critical awareness - essential in the world of ‘fake news’ - of the changing nature of politics and the relationships between political ideas, political institutions and political processes. You will also take part in a number of debates and political discussions, as well as attending political visits.
Entry into the Sixth Form is conditional on performance in GCSEs and successful candidates are expected to have at least five grade 4 GCSEs (to include English and mathematics) Strongly Recommended: Good English, 5 in History