We come into contact with politics daily and without realising it we form political opinions on all sorts of issues; these issues vary from where our council tax is spent to why British soldiers are deployed in conflict zones abroad, or even why the trains do not seem to run on time. In Aristotle’s words, “Man is a political animal.” There is a shift occurring in mainstream politics evidenced by the British people’s desire to leave the European Union and the success of Donald Trump in the United States, coupled with a gradual shift to the right across Europe. The role of Russia and China in international diplomacy is challenging post-Cold War Western hegemony. There is no better time than now to understand what is happening in the world. Should we ban the wearing of the burka? Is the government right to continue to cut benefits? Does the UK risk being seen as a ‘nasty place’ for trying to restrict immigration? These are the sorts of questions we debate in lessons, and the Emanuel Politics Department is known for vigorous argument and for getting students to think through their ideas. In doing this, students will develop essay writing skills and their powers of analysis and evaluation. The course is broken down into three components: UK Politics, UK Government and US Politics. The main topics covered in the UK Government are the Judiciary, the Executive, Parliament and the Constitution with an additional focus on one ideology chosen from Feminism, Nationalism or Multiculturalism. UK Politics focuses mainly on Political Participation, Parties, Electoral Systems and the Media with a focus on three ideologies: Conservatism, Liberalism and Socialism. The last component, US Politics, focuses on the power and role of the US presidency, the Supreme Court and American civil rights. We also examine the extent to which power is separated between the branches of government, using both the current president and the past president as examples. There is also a comparative element to the course, which allows pupils to critically evaluate how the US and the UK are governed.
In general, a 7 at GCSE is the minimum grade you will need to achieve in a subject to be able to study it at Emanuel at A level. Additionally, if you wish to study Mathematics or Physics at A level you will need at least an 8 at GCSE, and those studying Physics at A level must also be studying A level Mathematics. In addition, we require the average grade criteria to be met. This standard indicates that a pupil will be able to study independently, and can successfully access the very much more challenging material presented by the A-level courses. • Recommended GCSE grades: To study this course successfully at A level you should have a 7 or above in a humanities GCSE. • Skills you need to do well in this subject: a desire to keep abreast of current affairs covering international relations and domestic politics; a curiosity about why change is occurring in politics. An ability to write extended, well-argued responses to questions is also important.
Each of the three components will be examined through a two-hour exam consisting of a mixture of short and long-answer questions. Each paper is worth 33% of a pupil’s final grade.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Wandsworth |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £23,061 |
| Address | Battersea Rise, London, SW11 1HS |
We come into contact with politics daily and without realising it we form political opinions on all sorts of issues; these issues vary from where our council tax is spent to why British soldiers are deployed in conflict zones abroad, or even why the trains do not seem to run on time. In Aristotle’s words, “Man is a political animal.” There is a shift occurring in mainstream politics evidenced by the British people’s desire to leave the European Union and the success of Donald Trump in the United States, coupled with a gradual shift to the right across Europe. The role of Russia and China in international diplomacy is challenging post-Cold War Western hegemony. There is no better time than now to understand what is happening in the world. Should we ban the wearing of the burka? Is the government right to continue to cut benefits? Does the UK risk being seen as a ‘nasty place’ for trying to restrict immigration? These are the sorts of questions we debate in lessons, and the Emanuel Politics Department is known for vigorous argument and for getting students to think through their ideas. In doing this, students will develop essay writing skills and their powers of analysis and evaluation. The course is broken down into three components: UK Politics, UK Government and US Politics. The main topics covered in the UK Government are the Judiciary, the Executive, Parliament and the Constitution with an additional focus on one ideology chosen from Feminism, Nationalism or Multiculturalism. UK Politics focuses mainly on Political Participation, Parties, Electoral Systems and the Media with a focus on three ideologies: Conservatism, Liberalism and Socialism. The last component, US Politics, focuses on the power and role of the US presidency, the Supreme Court and American civil rights. We also examine the extent to which power is separated between the branches of government, using both the current president and the past president as examples. There is also a comparative element to the course, which allows pupils to critically evaluate how the US and the UK are governed.
In general, a 7 at GCSE is the minimum grade you will need to achieve in a subject to be able to study it at Emanuel at A level. Additionally, if you wish to study Mathematics or Physics at A level you will need at least an 8 at GCSE, and those studying Physics at A level must also be studying A level Mathematics. In addition, we require the average grade criteria to be met. This standard indicates that a pupil will be able to study independently, and can successfully access the very much more challenging material presented by the A-level courses. • Recommended GCSE grades: To study this course successfully at A level you should have a 7 or above in a humanities GCSE. • Skills you need to do well in this subject: a desire to keep abreast of current affairs covering international relations and domestic politics; a curiosity about why change is occurring in politics. An ability to write extended, well-argued responses to questions is also important.
Each of the three components will be examined through a two-hour exam consisting of a mixture of short and long-answer questions. Each paper is worth 33% of a pupil’s final grade.