This course introduces you to the politics of the UK and USA, enabling you to develop an informed understanding of the historical and contemporary influences that shape the nature of government and politics in both countries. You will examine the ways in which people engage with politics, and the structure and effectiveness of the political systems that operate, by closely relating theory to current affairs. careful examination of the Ney debates that surround issues such as party policy, the role of the legislatures, the nature of general and presidential elections, the respective roles of the judiciary and the protection of rights provide you with a detailed overview, and comparison of, modern politics in the UK and USA. Furthermore, you will be introduced to key political ideologies and learn how to evaluate and interpret political events through debate, discussion, and written work.
The vast majority of Upper Fifth (Year 11) pupils at Exeter School continue into the sixth form but there has also been a long tradition of a significant number of new entrants from other schools. To qualify for entry into the Lower Sixth, applicants and current Upper Fifth pupils need to achieve a minimum of three grade 7 and three grade 6 GCSEs as well as passing GCSE English and mathematics and have a positive reference/school record (that includes conduct, attendance and punctuality). No specific subject grades are required. Strong reading, writing, analytical and debating skills are an advantage.
• Three, equally weighted exam papers – one for each of the above components. • Each written exam is two hours long. • From a choice, pupils select and answer source-based, essay and shorter answer questions. • Some questions are compulsory. • The assessment objectives require pupils to explain, analyse and evaluate political issues, concepts, and information.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £16,710 |
| Address | Victoria Park Road, Exeter, EX2 4NS |
This course introduces you to the politics of the UK and USA, enabling you to develop an informed understanding of the historical and contemporary influences that shape the nature of government and politics in both countries. You will examine the ways in which people engage with politics, and the structure and effectiveness of the political systems that operate, by closely relating theory to current affairs. careful examination of the Ney debates that surround issues such as party policy, the role of the legislatures, the nature of general and presidential elections, the respective roles of the judiciary and the protection of rights provide you with a detailed overview, and comparison of, modern politics in the UK and USA. Furthermore, you will be introduced to key political ideologies and learn how to evaluate and interpret political events through debate, discussion, and written work.
The vast majority of Upper Fifth (Year 11) pupils at Exeter School continue into the sixth form but there has also been a long tradition of a significant number of new entrants from other schools. To qualify for entry into the Lower Sixth, applicants and current Upper Fifth pupils need to achieve a minimum of three grade 7 and three grade 6 GCSEs as well as passing GCSE English and mathematics and have a positive reference/school record (that includes conduct, attendance and punctuality). No specific subject grades are required. Strong reading, writing, analytical and debating skills are an advantage.
• Three, equally weighted exam papers – one for each of the above components. • Each written exam is two hours long. • From a choice, pupils select and answer source-based, essay and shorter answer questions. • Some questions are compulsory. • The assessment objectives require pupils to explain, analyse and evaluate political issues, concepts, and information.