Government and politics A-level offers a fresh area of study for students entering the sixth form. If you have a lively and inquiring mind, an interest in politics and current affairs, and a desire to explore new ideas, then this is the subject for you. No previous experience is expected or needed. You will learn how to develop a critical awareness of the nature of politics in the UK and the United States including the role of political parties and pressure groups; the structure of power in each country, featuring the relationship between the prime minister, parliament and the judiciary in the UK, and that between the president, Congress and the Supreme Court in the USA; the rights and responsibilities of individual citizens; and a clear understanding of the theories and values that underpin these two modern systems of government. The course is ideal for students who enjoy debating issues related to politics and current affairs appreciate the need to form clear opinions on the key issues of the 21st century want a qualification which proves to universities and employers.
Grade 6 in history or English at GCSE.
Unit 1 UK politics- 33% Democracy and participation in the UK, political parties, electoral systems, voting behaviour and the media, together with the core UK political ideologies of liberalism, conservatism and socialism At the end of the course, you will have roughly six hours of examination split across three papers. The questions will cover literature and historical and visual material. Unit 2 UK government -33% The topics studied are the UK Constitution, the respective roles of Parliament, the judiciary, the prime minister & executive and the ideology of nationalism Unit 3 Comparative politics: USA -33% The topics studied are the US Constitution, US Congress, the presidency, the US Supreme Court, civil rights, democracy and participation and US Elections; this unit also has two questions comparing the US system to that of the UK
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
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| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £11,214 - £12,240 |
| Address | Alwoodley Gates, Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS17 8GS |
Government and politics A-level offers a fresh area of study for students entering the sixth form. If you have a lively and inquiring mind, an interest in politics and current affairs, and a desire to explore new ideas, then this is the subject for you. No previous experience is expected or needed. You will learn how to develop a critical awareness of the nature of politics in the UK and the United States including the role of political parties and pressure groups; the structure of power in each country, featuring the relationship between the prime minister, parliament and the judiciary in the UK, and that between the president, Congress and the Supreme Court in the USA; the rights and responsibilities of individual citizens; and a clear understanding of the theories and values that underpin these two modern systems of government. The course is ideal for students who enjoy debating issues related to politics and current affairs appreciate the need to form clear opinions on the key issues of the 21st century want a qualification which proves to universities and employers.
Grade 6 in history or English at GCSE.
Unit 1 UK politics- 33% Democracy and participation in the UK, political parties, electoral systems, voting behaviour and the media, together with the core UK political ideologies of liberalism, conservatism and socialism At the end of the course, you will have roughly six hours of examination split across three papers. The questions will cover literature and historical and visual material. Unit 2 UK government -33% The topics studied are the UK Constitution, the respective roles of Parliament, the judiciary, the prime minister & executive and the ideology of nationalism Unit 3 Comparative politics: USA -33% The topics studied are the US Constitution, US Congress, the presidency, the US Supreme Court, civil rights, democracy and participation and US Elections; this unit also has two questions comparing the US system to that of the UK