To develop knowledge and an informed understanding of contemporary political structures and issues in their historical context, within the United Kingdom, the United States and globally. To develop a critical awareness of the changing nature of politics and the relationships between political ideas, institutions and processes. To develop knowledge and an informed understanding of the influences and interests which have an impact on decisions in government and politics as well as understanding the rights and responsibilities of individuals and groups. To be able to critically analyse, interpret and evaluate political information to form arguments and make judgements about contemporary political issues. • Unit 1: UK Politics: Democracy and Participation, Political Parties, Electoral Systems, Voting Behaviour, Core Political Ideas of Conservatism, Liberalism and Socialism • Unit 2: UK Government: Constitution, Parliament, Prime Minister and executive, Relationship between the branches including the Supreme Court, Non-core Political Ideas - Nationalism • Unit 3: Government and Politics of the USA: Constitution and federalism, Congress, Presidency, Supreme Court and Civil Rights, Democracy and participation, Comparative Theories
Offers of places at 16+ are conditional on applicants achieving our required grades at GCSE, IB MYP or the equivalent foreign examinations. We ask for three 7 grades (or grade A) and above and another three 6 grades (or grade B) and above at GCSE or for IB MYP we require three 6 grades and three 5 grades. These should include English and mathematics and, where applicable, the subjects chosen for IB Higher Level or A-Level. We allocate places on academic merit, considered alongside the potential to contribute to our co-curricular programme. We recommend at least a Grade 6 at I/GCSE in any subject taken at IB Higher Level or A-level; students will not normally be allowed to pursue a subject in which they have attained less than a Grade 5.
Examination board: EDEXCEL Three 2-hour examinations assessing knowledge and understanding of UK Politics, UK Government, American Politics and Government, core ideologies (Conservatism, Liberalism, Socialism and Nationalism). There is no coursework component.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £45,990 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £28,890 |
| Address | The Bursary, 10 Little Church Street, Rugby, CV21 3AW |
To develop knowledge and an informed understanding of contemporary political structures and issues in their historical context, within the United Kingdom, the United States and globally. To develop a critical awareness of the changing nature of politics and the relationships between political ideas, institutions and processes. To develop knowledge and an informed understanding of the influences and interests which have an impact on decisions in government and politics as well as understanding the rights and responsibilities of individuals and groups. To be able to critically analyse, interpret and evaluate political information to form arguments and make judgements about contemporary political issues. • Unit 1: UK Politics: Democracy and Participation, Political Parties, Electoral Systems, Voting Behaviour, Core Political Ideas of Conservatism, Liberalism and Socialism • Unit 2: UK Government: Constitution, Parliament, Prime Minister and executive, Relationship between the branches including the Supreme Court, Non-core Political Ideas - Nationalism • Unit 3: Government and Politics of the USA: Constitution and federalism, Congress, Presidency, Supreme Court and Civil Rights, Democracy and participation, Comparative Theories
Offers of places at 16+ are conditional on applicants achieving our required grades at GCSE, IB MYP or the equivalent foreign examinations. We ask for three 7 grades (or grade A) and above and another three 6 grades (or grade B) and above at GCSE or for IB MYP we require three 6 grades and three 5 grades. These should include English and mathematics and, where applicable, the subjects chosen for IB Higher Level or A-Level. We allocate places on academic merit, considered alongside the potential to contribute to our co-curricular programme. We recommend at least a Grade 6 at I/GCSE in any subject taken at IB Higher Level or A-level; students will not normally be allowed to pursue a subject in which they have attained less than a Grade 5.
Examination board: EDEXCEL Three 2-hour examinations assessing knowledge and understanding of UK Politics, UK Government, American Politics and Government, core ideologies (Conservatism, Liberalism, Socialism and Nationalism). There is no coursework component.