This A-level subject, new to Ipswich School, will appeal to students with an interest in current affairs and how the British political system works. The course takes two years to complete and consists of three central elements. Component 1 is entitled UK Politics. Democracy and participation, political parties, electoral systems, together with voting behaviour and the media are the topics explored here. Alongside these areas, the core ideas of conservatism, liberalism and socialism are studied. Component 2 entitled UK Government, consists of further key features of the British system, namely the constitution, parliament, the Prime Minister and executive, together with relationships between the branches of government. One non-core political idea is also tackled, most likely either feminism or nationalism. Component 3 is comparative politics and the USA in particular. Students study the US constitution and federalism, the US Congress, the US Presidency, the Supreme Court and civil rights, democracy and participation, together with comparative theories, allowing us to revise the earlier British components.
For new students, entry to the Sixth Form is dependent on GCSE grades, an interview with the Headmaster and a school reference. To enter our Sixth Form and be successful, we like to see grade 7s in the GCSE subjects a student wishes to take at A Level (8s for Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths) or in relevant subjects, with at least six grades 6s overall. We also accept students onto BTEC Sport and Exercise Science plus one A Level. For this combination, we like to see at least six grade 5s at GCSE overall, with a 7 in a relevant subject for the A Level. Below this attainment level, it is likely that we are not the right match for a student, although we are happy to discuss exceptional circumstances.
Three 2 hour exams are undertaken at the end of the two years, but clearly politics is about more than this. It is an academic subject with a strong reputation and connections to a number of other A-levels, especially history and economics.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £12,705 - £19,704; Boarding £36,639 - £40,365 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG |
This A-level subject, new to Ipswich School, will appeal to students with an interest in current affairs and how the British political system works. The course takes two years to complete and consists of three central elements. Component 1 is entitled UK Politics. Democracy and participation, political parties, electoral systems, together with voting behaviour and the media are the topics explored here. Alongside these areas, the core ideas of conservatism, liberalism and socialism are studied. Component 2 entitled UK Government, consists of further key features of the British system, namely the constitution, parliament, the Prime Minister and executive, together with relationships between the branches of government. One non-core political idea is also tackled, most likely either feminism or nationalism. Component 3 is comparative politics and the USA in particular. Students study the US constitution and federalism, the US Congress, the US Presidency, the Supreme Court and civil rights, democracy and participation, together with comparative theories, allowing us to revise the earlier British components.
For new students, entry to the Sixth Form is dependent on GCSE grades, an interview with the Headmaster and a school reference. To enter our Sixth Form and be successful, we like to see grade 7s in the GCSE subjects a student wishes to take at A Level (8s for Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths) or in relevant subjects, with at least six grades 6s overall. We also accept students onto BTEC Sport and Exercise Science plus one A Level. For this combination, we like to see at least six grade 5s at GCSE overall, with a 7 in a relevant subject for the A Level. Below this attainment level, it is likely that we are not the right match for a student, although we are happy to discuss exceptional circumstances.
Three 2 hour exams are undertaken at the end of the two years, but clearly politics is about more than this. It is an academic subject with a strong reputation and connections to a number of other A-levels, especially history and economics.