The Year 12 course covers contemporary British politics and the nature, origin and impact of key political ideologies, and as such will shadow current affairs, parliamentary business, legal controversies and the challenges of governing Britain. In addition, pupils will learn one ‘ideology in action’ – in our case, feminism. In Year 13 pupils will study US Politics, comparing and contrasting different systems.
GCSE grade 5 or above in essay based subjects
Component 1 – Two hour examination Section A: One 30 mark source essay, one 30 mark nonsource essay on UK Politics Section B: One 24 mark essay on the core ideologies studied Component 2 – Two hour examination Section A: One 30 mark source essay, one 30 mark nonsource essay on UK Government Section B: One 24 mark essay on feminism Component 3 – Two hour examination Section A: 12 mark comparative essay on US/UK politics Section B: 12 mark comparative essay on US/UK politics (including application of comparative theories) Section C:Two 30 mark essays on US politics
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £31,680 - £38,445 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £20,415 - £22,545 |
| Address | Goudhurst, Cranbrook, TN17 1LB |
The Year 12 course covers contemporary British politics and the nature, origin and impact of key political ideologies, and as such will shadow current affairs, parliamentary business, legal controversies and the challenges of governing Britain. In addition, pupils will learn one ‘ideology in action’ – in our case, feminism. In Year 13 pupils will study US Politics, comparing and contrasting different systems.
GCSE grade 5 or above in essay based subjects
Component 1 – Two hour examination Section A: One 30 mark source essay, one 30 mark nonsource essay on UK Politics Section B: One 24 mark essay on the core ideologies studied Component 2 – Two hour examination Section A: One 30 mark source essay, one 30 mark nonsource essay on UK Government Section B: One 24 mark essay on feminism Component 3 – Two hour examination Section A: 12 mark comparative essay on US/UK politics Section B: 12 mark comparative essay on US/UK politics (including application of comparative theories) Section C:Two 30 mark essays on US politics