The course covers three components; UK Politics, UK Government and Comparative Global Politics. Each component is examined separately in a 2-hour examination consisting of a combination of shorter and longer essay-based questions. The first year of the course consists of two components: UK Politics- topics consist of: • Democracy and Participation Political Parties • Electoral Systems • Voting Behaviour and the Media UK Government- topics consist of: • The Constitution • Parliament • Prime Minister and Executive • Relationships between Institutions • Core Political Ideas - Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism During year 2 students will study 2 components: • An optional Non-core Political Idea - Nationalism • Comparative Politics - Global politics, theories of global politics, sovereignty and globalisation, global governance: political and judicial, global governance: economic and environmental, power and developments, regionalism and the European Union
Seven 9-5 grades in full course GCSE subjects. May include BTEC equivalent Grade 5 in English Language/Literature *The course requires students to have proficient essay writing skills and therefore a grade 6 in either English Literature or Language is highly recommended.
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About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Bromley |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £31,770 - £39,870 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £12,060 - £18,720; |
| Address | Perry Street, Chislehurst, BR7 6LR |
The course covers three components; UK Politics, UK Government and Comparative Global Politics. Each component is examined separately in a 2-hour examination consisting of a combination of shorter and longer essay-based questions. The first year of the course consists of two components: UK Politics- topics consist of: • Democracy and Participation Political Parties • Electoral Systems • Voting Behaviour and the Media UK Government- topics consist of: • The Constitution • Parliament • Prime Minister and Executive • Relationships between Institutions • Core Political Ideas - Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism During year 2 students will study 2 components: • An optional Non-core Political Idea - Nationalism • Comparative Politics - Global politics, theories of global politics, sovereignty and globalisation, global governance: political and judicial, global governance: economic and environmental, power and developments, regionalism and the European Union
Seven 9-5 grades in full course GCSE subjects. May include BTEC equivalent Grade 5 in English Language/Literature *The course requires students to have proficient essay writing skills and therefore a grade 6 in either English Literature or Language is highly recommended.
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