If you enjoy debating current affairs and following the news, this may be the course for you. It is a subject which offers a real world insight into political events as they unfold. Politics is a subject which equips students with an essential understanding of the society in which they play a part.
There are no formal GCSE requirements beyond the School’s entry requirements, although having a good GCSE in English will aid essay writing. No prior knowledge is assumed, but a willingness to keep up to date with current affairs is important.
Unit 1 – 33.33% of the qualification (84 Marks) • Section A: Political Participation One 30-mark question from a choice of two (each question uses a source) – students must complete one of these. Plus one 30-mark question from a choice of two – students must complete one of these. All questions assess AO1, AO2 and AO3. • Section B: Core Political Ideas One 24 Mark question from a choice of two, which assesses AO1, AO2 and AO3. Unit 2 – 33.33% of the qualification (84 Marks) • Section A: UK Government One 30-mark question from a choice of two (each question uses a source) – students must complete one of these. Plus one 30-mark question from choice of two – students must complete one of these. All questions assess AO1, AO2 and AO3. • Section B: Non-core Political Ideas • One 24-mark question from a choice of two, which assess AO1, AO2 and AO3. Unit 3 – 33.33% of the qualification (84 Marks) • Section A: One 12-mark questions from a choice of two, which assess AO1 and AO2. • Section B: One compulsory 12-mark question focused on comparative theories. which assesses AO1 and AO2. • Section C: Two 30-mark questions from a choice of three, which assesses AO1, AO3 and AO3.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £18,180; Boarding £32,700 - £35,010 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Newgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8UN |
If you enjoy debating current affairs and following the news, this may be the course for you. It is a subject which offers a real world insight into political events as they unfold. Politics is a subject which equips students with an essential understanding of the society in which they play a part.
There are no formal GCSE requirements beyond the School’s entry requirements, although having a good GCSE in English will aid essay writing. No prior knowledge is assumed, but a willingness to keep up to date with current affairs is important.
Unit 1 – 33.33% of the qualification (84 Marks) • Section A: Political Participation One 30-mark question from a choice of two (each question uses a source) – students must complete one of these. Plus one 30-mark question from a choice of two – students must complete one of these. All questions assess AO1, AO2 and AO3. • Section B: Core Political Ideas One 24 Mark question from a choice of two, which assesses AO1, AO2 and AO3. Unit 2 – 33.33% of the qualification (84 Marks) • Section A: UK Government One 30-mark question from a choice of two (each question uses a source) – students must complete one of these. Plus one 30-mark question from choice of two – students must complete one of these. All questions assess AO1, AO2 and AO3. • Section B: Non-core Political Ideas • One 24-mark question from a choice of two, which assess AO1, AO2 and AO3. Unit 3 – 33.33% of the qualification (84 Marks) • Section A: One 12-mark questions from a choice of two, which assess AO1 and AO2. • Section B: One compulsory 12-mark question focused on comparative theories. which assesses AO1 and AO2. • Section C: Two 30-mark questions from a choice of three, which assesses AO1, AO3 and AO3.