Course information
Politics
Luckley House School - Wokingham
01189784175
Luckley Road, Wokingham, RG40 3EU
Course summary

The Government in the UK: The British Constitution, structures and role of Parliament, the Prime Minister and cabinet, the judiciary and devolution. The Politics of the UK: Democracy and participation, elections and referendums, political parties, pressure groups and the European Union. Government and Politics in the USA: The constitutional framework of US government, Congress, the President and the Executive, the judiciary, the electoral process, political parties, pressure groups and civil rights. Comparative Politics: A comparison of constitutional arrangements, the executives, the judiciaries, electoral and party systems, pressure groups and civil rights of the UK and USA. Political Ideas: Core ideologies – conservatism, socialism and liberalism. Non-core ideologies – nationalism, feminism, multiculturalism, anarchism and ecologism.

Entry requirements

Demonstrate the ability to achieve at least 6 good passes at GCSE. Demonstrate potential to gain a Grade 6 at GCSE for your chosen subjects with a 7 recommended for Maths and the Sciences.

How you'll be assessed

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About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityWokingham
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Boarding Fee£28,338 - £35,679 Open days: March
Sixth Form Fee£20,394
AddressLuckley Road, Wokingham, RG40 3EU