Politics is about how we are governed. It concerns how decisions are made about government, state and public affairs; where power lies; how governments and states work; and different theories and practices such as democracy, equality, tyranny and violence. In the course, we look at the activities of political parties and politicians and all sorts of other groups and individuals who take part in political activity and help to shape the society in which we live. Few students have a background in GCSE Politics. This is unnecessary, and many students choose the subject because – as with Economics, Law and Sociology – it is a “new”, unfamiliar subject. It is especially suitable for those studying related disciplines such as the ones above and History, but it can work well as a third subject which contrasts with the main A-level courses selected. What is needed is an interest in current affairs (or a willingness to develop one), an open-minded appreciation of both sides of an argument and an ability to communicate views clearly on paper. One of the obvious advantages of Politics is that, by reading a newspaper, watching television or consulting the Internet, all sorts of useful examples can be incorporated into one’s knowledge and understanding.
To be eligible for the MPW University Foundation Programme you must: • Be aged 17+ at the start of the programme* • Entry requirements: Successful completion of local high school (either 11 or 12-year system) with good grades • Meet our English entry requirements • January 2 term programme 5.5 IELTS or equivalent (with no less than 5.0 in any single band) – Pearson PTE (42-49), TOEFL iBT (46-59) or Cambridge (162) also accepted. • September 3 term programme 5.0 IELTS or equivalent (with no less than 4.5 in any single band) – Pearson PTE (36-41), TOEFL iBT (35-45) or Cambridge (154) also accepted.
MPW adopts a linear approach to A-level study, working through each of the components in order across the two years. Wide reading, not only of textbooks and the MPW handouts, but also of newspapers and relevant websites is required, and students complete a minimum of two pieces of written work per week, in addition to the Timed Assignment. It is also paramount that students follow global political affairs to thrive in A-level Politics and it is recommended they read US news sources as well as UK ones. A Level Specification – 9PL0 Component 1: UK Politics 9PL0/01 Written examination: 2 hours. 33% of the qualification. 84 marks. Content overview: Political Participation, students will study democracy and participation, political parties, electoral systems, voting behaviour and the media. Core Political Ideas, students will study conservatism, liberalism, and socialism. Assessment overview: 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. Component 2: UK Government 9PL0/02 Written examination: 2 hours. 33% of the qualification. 84 marks. Content overview: UK Government, students will study: the constitution, parliament, Prime Minister and executive, and relationships between the branches. Non-core political ideas, students will study one idea from the following: anarchism, ecologism, feminism, multiculturalism, and nationalism. Assessment overview: 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 a 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 assesses AO1, AO2 and AO3. Component 3: Comparative Politics 9PL0/3A or 3B Written examination: 2 hours. 33% of the qualification. 84 marks. Students studying either USA (9PL0/3A) or Global (9PL0/3B) – MPW will be studying 3A. Content overview: For USA (3A), students will study: the US Constitution and federalism, US Congress, US presidency, US Supreme Court and civil rights, democracy and participation, and comparative theories. Assessment overview for 3A and 3B: Section A: One 12-mark question from a choice of two, which assesses AO1 and AO2. Section B: One compulsory 12-mark question focused on comparative theories, which assesses AO1 and AO2. Section B: Two 30-mark questions from a choice of three, which assess AO1, AO2 and AO3.
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Politics is about how we are governed. It concerns how decisions are made about government, state and public affairs; where power lies; how governments and states work; and different theories and practices such as democracy, equality, tyranny and violence. In the course, we look at the activities of political parties and politicians and all sorts of other groups and individuals who take part in political activity and help to shape the society in which we live. Few students have a background in GCSE Politics. This is unnecessary, and many students choose the subject because – as with Economics, Law and Sociology – it is a “new”, unfamiliar subject. It is especially suitable for those studying related disciplines such as the ones above and History, but it can work well as a third subject which contrasts with the main A-level courses selected. What is needed is an interest in current affairs (or a willingness to develop one), an open-minded appreciation of both sides of an argument and an ability to communicate views clearly on paper. One of the obvious advantages of Politics is that, by reading a newspaper, watching television or consulting the Internet, all sorts of useful examples can be incorporated into one’s knowledge and understanding.
To be eligible for the MPW University Foundation Programme you must: • Be aged 17+ at the start of the programme* • Entry requirements: Successful completion of local high school (either 11 or 12-year system) with good grades • Meet our English entry requirements • January 2 term programme 5.5 IELTS or equivalent (with no less than 5.0 in any single band) – Pearson PTE (42-49), TOEFL iBT (46-59) or Cambridge (162) also accepted. • September 3 term programme 5.0 IELTS or equivalent (with no less than 4.5 in any single band) – Pearson PTE (36-41), TOEFL iBT (35-45) or Cambridge (154) also accepted.
MPW adopts a linear approach to A-level study, working through each of the components in order across the two years. Wide reading, not only of textbooks and the MPW handouts, but also of newspapers and relevant websites is required, and students complete a minimum of two pieces of written work per week, in addition to the Timed Assignment. It is also paramount that students follow global political affairs to thrive in A-level Politics and it is recommended they read US news sources as well as UK ones. A Level Specification – 9PL0 Component 1: UK Politics 9PL0/01 Written examination: 2 hours. 33% of the qualification. 84 marks. Content overview: Political Participation, students will study democracy and participation, political parties, electoral systems, voting behaviour and the media. Core Political Ideas, students will study conservatism, liberalism, and socialism. Assessment overview: 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. Component 2: UK Government 9PL0/02 Written examination: 2 hours. 33% of the qualification. 84 marks. Content overview: UK Government, students will study: the constitution, parliament, Prime Minister and executive, and relationships between the branches. Non-core political ideas, students will study one idea from the following: anarchism, ecologism, feminism, multiculturalism, and nationalism. Assessment overview: 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 a 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 assesses AO1, AO2 and AO3. Component 3: Comparative Politics 9PL0/3A or 3B Written examination: 2 hours. 33% of the qualification. 84 marks. Students studying either USA (9PL0/3A) or Global (9PL0/3B) – MPW will be studying 3A. Content overview: For USA (3A), students will study: the US Constitution and federalism, US Congress, US presidency, US Supreme Court and civil rights, democracy and participation, and comparative theories. Assessment overview for 3A and 3B: Section A: One 12-mark question from a choice of two, which assesses AO1 and AO2. Section B: One compulsory 12-mark question focused on comparative theories, which assesses AO1 and AO2. Section B: Two 30-mark questions from a choice of three, which assess AO1, AO2 and AO3.