In the first year the students cover the first component of UK Government and Politics, comprising a thorough understanding of the both the functions and characteristics of UK government including the constitution, political parties, the power of the executive and voting behaviour and participation in the political process. Students also being the study of the Comparative Theory. Pupils also begin the study of global politics. In the second year the students conclude their study of Global Politics and begin their study of the main political ideologies in action such as liberalism, socialism and conservatism. To reflect societal challenges, the non-core component will be feminism. The components are examined over the course of three two-hour long exams, and there is no course work associated with the qualification.
Candidates sit GL Assessments CAT4. In addition, pupils are expected to achieve 40 or more GCSE points. International pupils should have IELTS at 6.0 or equivalent. Most heads of department recommend at least a grade 7 at GCSE for subjects relevant to sixth form study.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £38,214; Boarding £46,602 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Bryanston, Blandford Forum, DT11 0PX |
In the first year the students cover the first component of UK Government and Politics, comprising a thorough understanding of the both the functions and characteristics of UK government including the constitution, political parties, the power of the executive and voting behaviour and participation in the political process. Students also being the study of the Comparative Theory. Pupils also begin the study of global politics. In the second year the students conclude their study of Global Politics and begin their study of the main political ideologies in action such as liberalism, socialism and conservatism. To reflect societal challenges, the non-core component will be feminism. The components are examined over the course of three two-hour long exams, and there is no course work associated with the qualification.
Candidates sit GL Assessments CAT4. In addition, pupils are expected to achieve 40 or more GCSE points. International pupils should have IELTS at 6.0 or equivalent. Most heads of department recommend at least a grade 7 at GCSE for subjects relevant to sixth form study.