Students follow the AQA specification and over the course will learn: • to develop a broad knowledge and understanding of the political system of the UK, including local and EU dimensions; • to develop their capacity for critical thinking, to see relationships between different aspects of Government and Politics and to perceive their field of study in a broader perspective, including some comparisons with other political systems; • to develop knowledge and understanding of relevant political concepts and processes; • to understand the essential characteristics and inter-relationships of the legislature, executive and judiciary; • to assess the adequacy of the existing political arrangements for ensuring representative democracy and participation; • to analyse current political debates; and • to express ideas in a coherent and articulate manner.
Students considering transfer to King’s Sixth Form are required to meet the entry requirements of an average of grade 6 or higher across eight GCSE subjects, with a minimum of a grade 5 in both Mathematics and English Language (university matriculation requirements). Most subjects recommend a grade 7 - 9 in a subject to be studied at A Level, and this is compulsory for Mathematics and Science subjects. In addition, subjects with a large mathematical content, such as Economics, require a minimum of grade 7 in Mathematics. No prior knowledge of politics is required. Students should have reached grade 6 (or above) in GCSE History, English and other similar subjects and may begin the subject by agreement with the Head of Department.
• Component 1: written examination: 2 hours • Component 2: written examination: 2 hours • Component 3: written examination: 2 hours
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,945 |
| Address | Alderley Road, Prestbury, Macclesfield, SK10 4SP |
Students follow the AQA specification and over the course will learn: • to develop a broad knowledge and understanding of the political system of the UK, including local and EU dimensions; • to develop their capacity for critical thinking, to see relationships between different aspects of Government and Politics and to perceive their field of study in a broader perspective, including some comparisons with other political systems; • to develop knowledge and understanding of relevant political concepts and processes; • to understand the essential characteristics and inter-relationships of the legislature, executive and judiciary; • to assess the adequacy of the existing political arrangements for ensuring representative democracy and participation; • to analyse current political debates; and • to express ideas in a coherent and articulate manner.
Students considering transfer to King’s Sixth Form are required to meet the entry requirements of an average of grade 6 or higher across eight GCSE subjects, with a minimum of a grade 5 in both Mathematics and English Language (university matriculation requirements). Most subjects recommend a grade 7 - 9 in a subject to be studied at A Level, and this is compulsory for Mathematics and Science subjects. In addition, subjects with a large mathematical content, such as Economics, require a minimum of grade 7 in Mathematics. No prior knowledge of politics is required. Students should have reached grade 6 (or above) in GCSE History, English and other similar subjects and may begin the subject by agreement with the Head of Department.
• Component 1: written examination: 2 hours • Component 2: written examination: 2 hours • Component 3: written examination: 2 hours