Politics is the study of power: how power is used and abused by our leaders, how power is distributed and amassed, and how decisions by those in power affect our lives. You primarily study the politics of Westminster and Washington, as well as develop your ideas of how society should best be run through the study of socialism, liberalism, conservatism, and feminism. Wider international perspectives are brought in wherever possible. For example, the legacy of the Trump presidency and the implications of Brexit for the UK Constitution have naturally formed part of our recent class discussions and analysis. At a time of political uncertainty and change, it is essential that you are interested in current affairs and ready to keep up-to-date with the latest global political developments.
You should have a strong interest in current affairs; be keen to participate in active debate; be able to articulate logical arguments, both when writing and speaking; and have the ability to analyse and evaluate both sides of an argument. You will need a grade 8 in a GCSE.
We follow the Edexcel syllabus, which is based on three main areas: • UK government and politics – this introduces you to the policies of the main political parties, the impact of electoral systems used in the UK, the role of the media in elections, and pressure groups, plus the functioning of the key political institutions in the UK. • Political ideologies – you look at the traditional ideologies of liberalism, conservatism and socialism, as well as feminism as an additional ideology. • US government and politics – you study the government and politics of the US, which is examined through both country-specific questions, as well as through comparison with the UK. Assessment is exam-based, so there is no coursework. Most questions in your examination will require longer response essays
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Haringey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £25,515 |
| Address | North Road, Highgate, N6 4AY |
Politics is the study of power: how power is used and abused by our leaders, how power is distributed and amassed, and how decisions by those in power affect our lives. You primarily study the politics of Westminster and Washington, as well as develop your ideas of how society should best be run through the study of socialism, liberalism, conservatism, and feminism. Wider international perspectives are brought in wherever possible. For example, the legacy of the Trump presidency and the implications of Brexit for the UK Constitution have naturally formed part of our recent class discussions and analysis. At a time of political uncertainty and change, it is essential that you are interested in current affairs and ready to keep up-to-date with the latest global political developments.
You should have a strong interest in current affairs; be keen to participate in active debate; be able to articulate logical arguments, both when writing and speaking; and have the ability to analyse and evaluate both sides of an argument. You will need a grade 8 in a GCSE.
We follow the Edexcel syllabus, which is based on three main areas: • UK government and politics – this introduces you to the policies of the main political parties, the impact of electoral systems used in the UK, the role of the media in elections, and pressure groups, plus the functioning of the key political institutions in the UK. • Political ideologies – you look at the traditional ideologies of liberalism, conservatism and socialism, as well as feminism as an additional ideology. • US government and politics – you study the government and politics of the US, which is examined through both country-specific questions, as well as through comparison with the UK. Assessment is exam-based, so there is no coursework. Most questions in your examination will require longer response essays
