Course information
Government and Politics
St Albans School - Hertfordshire
01727855521
Abbey Gateway, St Albans, AL3 4HB
Course summary

Politics is a fascinating subject that uncovers the institutional foundations behind many of the political events that affect us today. It is also about power and how it is dispersed, given up, entrusted and removed. This is why we have governments! There are no absolute or perfect views to take or make about the underlying reasons for events; therefore it appeals to those who like debate and thinking deeply about the power of arguments rather than just taking a superficial view. Indeed, the ability to write a carefully crafted and fluid series of arguments, with robust evidence is a key feature of the course.

Entry requirements

Grade 7 or above in History at GCSE, or in English Language

How you'll be assessed

All four units will be examined through both short-answer questions, testing detailed knowledge, and essay questions, testing the ability to produce pieces of sustained argument on political issues. There is also an extract question, which asks for an evaluative response to a political opinion

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeBoys
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£23,196
AddressAbbey Gateway, St Albans, AL3 4HB