Government and Politics
Framlingham College - Suffolk
01728723789
College Road, Framlingham, Woodbridge, IP13 9EY
Course summary

Studying A Level Politics is ideal if you’re considering studying Politics, Philosophy, Law, International Relations, Sociology, Advertising or Journalism at university and is highly regarded by employers in industries including Politics, International Organisations, Media, Government and the Civil Service. Pupils studying A Level Politics will encounter the following topic areas: 1. The government and politics of the UK including areas such as – the constitution, democracy, parliament, electoral systems, the judiciary. 2. The government and politics of the USA (Comparative Politics) including such areas as – the constitution, the executive and judiciary, electoral process, political parties, civil rights. 3. Core political ideas (Pupils study all three) • Conservatism • Liberalism • Socialism 4. Optional political ideas (pupils will explore one of these) • Nationalism • Feminism • Multiculturalism • Anarchism • Ecologism

Entry requirements

All offers are conditional upon 6 passes at Grade 5 or above at GCSE/IGCSE or the equivalent.

How you'll be assessed

Three written papers, each 2 hours, assessing the three topic areas detailed above. Each paper is weighted equally.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Boarding FeeDay £10,869 - £28,486; Boarding £27,838 - £38,556
Sixth Form FeeUnknown
AddressCollege Road, Framlingham, Woodbridge, IP13 9EY