Politics is ultimately about power. In studying Politics, you will explore how power is distributed and exercised in modern society. This course will develop your understanding of how political structures and processes work. Political scientists seek to analyse both the causes and consequences of political outcomes that shape our everyday lives. Is the voting system fair? How strong is democracy in the UK? Is globalisation a force for good? Is the United Nations effective? These are just some of the questions you will consider. Politics is always changing, which is what makes the subject so fascinating. By studying Politics, you will be better equipped to make sense of current affairs and to reach your own evidence-based conclusions about the world around you.
You would normally be expected to have achieved at least a Grade 7 in any subject in the Humanities, such as History, Geography or Religious Studies.
Component 1: UK Politics and Core Political Ideas. A 2-hour exam paper. One 30-mark source question and one 30-mark essay question on British Politics, followed by a 24-mark question on political ideas. Component 2: UK Government and Non-core Political Ideas. A 2-hour exam paper. One 30-mark source question and one 30-mark essay question on the British Government, followed by a 24-mark question on political ideas. Component 3: Comparative Politics. A 2-hour exam paper. One 12-mark question about global politics, followed by another 12-mark question on theories of international relations. Two 30-mark questions about global politics.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £20,190 - £26,385; Boarding £36,360 - £47,775 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Roedean Way, Brighton, BN2 5RQ |
Politics is ultimately about power. In studying Politics, you will explore how power is distributed and exercised in modern society. This course will develop your understanding of how political structures and processes work. Political scientists seek to analyse both the causes and consequences of political outcomes that shape our everyday lives. Is the voting system fair? How strong is democracy in the UK? Is globalisation a force for good? Is the United Nations effective? These are just some of the questions you will consider. Politics is always changing, which is what makes the subject so fascinating. By studying Politics, you will be better equipped to make sense of current affairs and to reach your own evidence-based conclusions about the world around you.
You would normally be expected to have achieved at least a Grade 7 in any subject in the Humanities, such as History, Geography or Religious Studies.
Component 1: UK Politics and Core Political Ideas. A 2-hour exam paper. One 30-mark source question and one 30-mark essay question on British Politics, followed by a 24-mark question on political ideas. Component 2: UK Government and Non-core Political Ideas. A 2-hour exam paper. One 30-mark source question and one 30-mark essay question on the British Government, followed by a 24-mark question on political ideas. Component 3: Comparative Politics. A 2-hour exam paper. One 12-mark question about global politics, followed by another 12-mark question on theories of international relations. Two 30-mark questions about global politics.