AQA Politics has 3 components which are examined in separate papers: Paper 1: Government and Politics of the UK (examination – 33 ⅓%) • When studying the government of the UK students will learn about the nature and sources of the British Constitution, the structure and role of Parliament, the Prime Minister and Cabinet, the judiciary and devolution. • When studying the politics of the UK students will learn about democracy and participation, elections and referendums, political parties, pressure groups and the European Union. Paper 2: Government and Politics of the USA and comparative politics (examination – 33 ⅓%) • When studying this unit students will learn about the constitutional framework of the US government, the legislative branch of government: Congress, the executive branch of government: President, the judicial branch of government, the • electoral process and direct democracy, political parties, pressure groups and civil rights. • When studying comparative politics students will analyse key similarities and differences between the UK and USA. Paper 3: Political Ideas (examination – 33 ⅓%) • When studying this unit students will learn about liberalism, conservatism, socialism, nationalism, feminism, multiculturalism, anarchism and ecologism.
Entry into the Sixth Form is conditional upon achievement of a minimum of five passes (grades 9-5) at GCSE, with at least four of these at grade 6 or higher including any subjects studied at GCSE which are to be studied at A level.
AQA Politics has 3 components which are examined in separate papers: Paper 1: Government and Politics of the UK (examination – 33 ⅓%) • When studying the government of the UK students will learn about the nature and sources of the British Constitution, the structure and role of Parliament, the Prime Minister and Cabinet, the judiciary and devolution. • When studying the politics of the UK students will learn about democracy and participation, elections and referendums, political parties, pressure groups and the European Union. Paper 2: Government and Politics of the USA and comparative politics (examination – 33 ⅓%) • When studying this unit students will learn about the constitutional framework of the US government, the legislative branch of government: Congress, the executive branch of government: President, the judicial branch of government, the • electoral process and direct democracy, political parties, pressure groups and civil rights. • When studying comparative politics students will analyse key similarities and differences between the UK and USA. Paper 3: Political Ideas (examination – 33 ⅓%) • When studying this unit students will learn about liberalism, conservatism, socialism, nationalism, feminism, multiculturalism, anarchism and ecologism.
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| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £10,653 - £14,985 |
| Address | Oakholme Road, Sheffield, S10 3DH |
AQA Politics has 3 components which are examined in separate papers: Paper 1: Government and Politics of the UK (examination – 33 ⅓%) • When studying the government of the UK students will learn about the nature and sources of the British Constitution, the structure and role of Parliament, the Prime Minister and Cabinet, the judiciary and devolution. • When studying the politics of the UK students will learn about democracy and participation, elections and referendums, political parties, pressure groups and the European Union. Paper 2: Government and Politics of the USA and comparative politics (examination – 33 ⅓%) • When studying this unit students will learn about the constitutional framework of the US government, the legislative branch of government: Congress, the executive branch of government: President, the judicial branch of government, the • electoral process and direct democracy, political parties, pressure groups and civil rights. • When studying comparative politics students will analyse key similarities and differences between the UK and USA. Paper 3: Political Ideas (examination – 33 ⅓%) • When studying this unit students will learn about liberalism, conservatism, socialism, nationalism, feminism, multiculturalism, anarchism and ecologism.
Entry into the Sixth Form is conditional upon achievement of a minimum of five passes (grades 9-5) at GCSE, with at least four of these at grade 6 or higher including any subjects studied at GCSE which are to be studied at A level.
AQA Politics has 3 components which are examined in separate papers: Paper 1: Government and Politics of the UK (examination – 33 ⅓%) • When studying the government of the UK students will learn about the nature and sources of the British Constitution, the structure and role of Parliament, the Prime Minister and Cabinet, the judiciary and devolution. • When studying the politics of the UK students will learn about democracy and participation, elections and referendums, political parties, pressure groups and the European Union. Paper 2: Government and Politics of the USA and comparative politics (examination – 33 ⅓%) • When studying this unit students will learn about the constitutional framework of the US government, the legislative branch of government: Congress, the executive branch of government: President, the judicial branch of government, the • electoral process and direct democracy, political parties, pressure groups and civil rights. • When studying comparative politics students will analyse key similarities and differences between the UK and USA. Paper 3: Political Ideas (examination – 33 ⅓%) • When studying this unit students will learn about liberalism, conservatism, socialism, nationalism, feminism, multiculturalism, anarchism and ecologism.