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. In A-Level Government and Politics, you will study the politics of Westminster and Washington as well as developing your own ideas of how society should be run. Unit 1: People and Politics will introduce you to an understanding of the concept of democracy before exploring the policies and ideologies of our political parties, examining the electoral systems used in the UK, and investigating the burgeoning role of pressure groups. Unit 2: Governing the UK focuses on the institutions of the British Government: The Prime Minister and Cabinet, the Judiciary, the Civil Service, and Parliament. Unit 3: Comparative Politics: USA. Students compare what they have learnt in Units 1 and 2 to the American system, covering topics such as Race Relations, Presidential Elections, the Supreme Court, and Political Parties. Politics lessons will, however, extend beyond these two countries and focus on wider international perspectives wherever possible. For example, current issues such as Brexit, the migration crisis, and the threats posed by ISIS have naturally formed part of our class discussion and analysis. Politics A-Level will not only add considerably to your knowledge of current affairs, but it will also develop your skills of analysis and evaluation, your ability to write well-structured essays, and your capacity to present your arguments in a logical and persuasive fashion.
Pupils should have achieved five subjects at Grade 6 or above, including either Maths and/or English at Grade 6. They should also have reached a minimum Grade 6 in the subject they want to study at A level. All students wishing to join the Sixth Form should be registered by the Autumn Term before the proposed year of entry.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Islington |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
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| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | 6-9 Canonbury Place, Islington, N1 2NQ |
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. In A-Level Government and Politics, you will study the politics of Westminster and Washington as well as developing your own ideas of how society should be run. Unit 1: People and Politics will introduce you to an understanding of the concept of democracy before exploring the policies and ideologies of our political parties, examining the electoral systems used in the UK, and investigating the burgeoning role of pressure groups. Unit 2: Governing the UK focuses on the institutions of the British Government: The Prime Minister and Cabinet, the Judiciary, the Civil Service, and Parliament. Unit 3: Comparative Politics: USA. Students compare what they have learnt in Units 1 and 2 to the American system, covering topics such as Race Relations, Presidential Elections, the Supreme Court, and Political Parties. Politics lessons will, however, extend beyond these two countries and focus on wider international perspectives wherever possible. For example, current issues such as Brexit, the migration crisis, and the threats posed by ISIS have naturally formed part of our class discussion and analysis. Politics A-Level will not only add considerably to your knowledge of current affairs, but it will also develop your skills of analysis and evaluation, your ability to write well-structured essays, and your capacity to present your arguments in a logical and persuasive fashion.
Pupils should have achieved five subjects at Grade 6 or above, including either Maths and/or English at Grade 6. They should also have reached a minimum Grade 6 in the subject they want to study at A level. All students wishing to join the Sixth Form should be registered by the Autumn Term before the proposed year of entry.