In Year 12 you will study aspects of UK Government and Politics including: elections, political parties, the UK constitution and the role of the Prime Minister. You will also begin studying political ideas, including conservatism, liberalism and socialism. This module will continue into Year 13. In Year 13 you will study US Government & Politics, including pressure groups, civil rights, Congress, the President and the judiciary. You will use what you have learned in Year 12 in order to compare Government and Politics in the UK and USA.
As the subject is not available at GCSE, no previous qualification in Politics is required. We ask that students have an interest in the way people are governed, an open-minded approach, a willingness to follow political events in the media, and a readiness to express your own opinions whilst at the same time respecting the views of others. You will need the ability to express your arguments fluently in written work.
You will be examined by three papers at the end of Year 13. Each paper is two hours long and worth 33.3% of the overall A Level. Paper 1-Government and Politics of the UK Paper 2 - Government and Politics of the USA & Comparative Politics Paper 3 - Political Ideas
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £13,632 |
| Address | Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PA |
In Year 12 you will study aspects of UK Government and Politics including: elections, political parties, the UK constitution and the role of the Prime Minister. You will also begin studying political ideas, including conservatism, liberalism and socialism. This module will continue into Year 13. In Year 13 you will study US Government & Politics, including pressure groups, civil rights, Congress, the President and the judiciary. You will use what you have learned in Year 12 in order to compare Government and Politics in the UK and USA.
As the subject is not available at GCSE, no previous qualification in Politics is required. We ask that students have an interest in the way people are governed, an open-minded approach, a willingness to follow political events in the media, and a readiness to express your own opinions whilst at the same time respecting the views of others. You will need the ability to express your arguments fluently in written work.
You will be examined by three papers at the end of Year 13. Each paper is two hours long and worth 33.3% of the overall A Level. Paper 1-Government and Politics of the UK Paper 2 - Government and Politics of the USA & Comparative Politics Paper 3 - Political Ideas