Course information
Government and Politics
Sackville School - Kent
01732838888
Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough, Tonbridge, TN11 9HN
Course summary

The Politics course covers the UK’s system of representative democracy and government as well as that of the USA. It also covers the major political ideologies/ philosophies of conservatism, liberalism and socialism as well as other concepts such as nationalism. Paper 1 – UK Politics and core political philosophies This unit covers the workings of the UK’s parliamentary democracy and the core political philosophies of conservatism, liberalism and socialism Paper 2 – UK government and other political philosophies This unit covers the workings of the UK government. Paper 3 – The USA This unit covers the US federal constitution, voting systems and the workings of its presidential and parliamentary systems.

Entry requirements

Students who wish to study the A Level in Politics would benefit from a strong background in English Language and Mathematics at GCSE. An interest in society and political philosophies is essential.

How you'll be assessed

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form FeeUnknown
AddressTonbridge Road, Hildenborough, Tonbridge, TN11 9HN