Politics A Level appeals to those who are interested in how they are governed, who enjoy reading newspapers and watching the news on TV, and who feel strongly about current political issues. It offers girls the chance to develop a range of skills such as evaluating competing theories of the body politic.
For students to be successful in Politics, they need to have an enquiring mind, critical awareness and an ability to evaluate competing concepts, ideas and theories. A good standard of written English is important in the study of Politics in the Sixth Form, so English GCSE grades are helpful guides to likely success.
Unit 1 2 hour examination; Section A: Two essay questions on Political Participation, the first is based on a source. Section B: One essay question on Core Political Ideas. Unit 2 2 hour examination; Section A: Two essay questions on UK Government, the first is based on a source. Section B: One essay question on Optional Political Ideas. Unit 3 2 hour examination; Section A: One miniessay. Section B: One compulsory question. Section C: Two essay questions.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Bedford |
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| Gender Type | Girls |
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| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £12,192 - £17,133 |
| Address | Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BX |
Politics A Level appeals to those who are interested in how they are governed, who enjoy reading newspapers and watching the news on TV, and who feel strongly about current political issues. It offers girls the chance to develop a range of skills such as evaluating competing theories of the body politic.
For students to be successful in Politics, they need to have an enquiring mind, critical awareness and an ability to evaluate competing concepts, ideas and theories. A good standard of written English is important in the study of Politics in the Sixth Form, so English GCSE grades are helpful guides to likely success.
Unit 1 2 hour examination; Section A: Two essay questions on Political Participation, the first is based on a source. Section B: One essay question on Core Political Ideas. Unit 2 2 hour examination; Section A: Two essay questions on UK Government, the first is based on a source. Section B: One essay question on Optional Political Ideas. Unit 3 2 hour examination; Section A: One miniessay. Section B: One compulsory question. Section C: Two essay questions.