The Department follows the new (from 2017) Edexcel specification for Government and Politics The course provides a comprehensive grounding in politics and political science debates through an examination of British and American politics and political ideologies. Pupils examine various aspects of British government and politics; not only how the country is organised but also current political issues. Pupils visit parliament and the UK Supreme Court every year in order to see the key branches of government in action. Pupils also study American government and politics, with a focus on developing understanding of the institutions of US government and the issues affecting the US political process. They also study comparative politics, where key similarities and differences between the USA and UK are analysed. Finally, students study the core political ideologies of Conservatism, Socialism and Liberalism along with the key thinkers associated with these ideas. Nationalism is also is also studied as a non-core ideology.
While there are no subject level requirements in order to study A-Level politics, it is worth noting that the final assessment for the subject requires students to write ten essays in six hours (over the three papers) so good grades in subjects such as English and History tend to be helpful, and an interest in reading extensively around the subject is essential.
There are three two hour examinations Duration: two hours 84 marks for each paper Questions are a mixture of evaluation-based 24 and 30 mark essay questions and short 12 mark UK-US comparative questions
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £48,930 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £35,760 |
| Address | Duke's Ride, Crowthorne, RG45 7PU |
The Department follows the new (from 2017) Edexcel specification for Government and Politics The course provides a comprehensive grounding in politics and political science debates through an examination of British and American politics and political ideologies. Pupils examine various aspects of British government and politics; not only how the country is organised but also current political issues. Pupils visit parliament and the UK Supreme Court every year in order to see the key branches of government in action. Pupils also study American government and politics, with a focus on developing understanding of the institutions of US government and the issues affecting the US political process. They also study comparative politics, where key similarities and differences between the USA and UK are analysed. Finally, students study the core political ideologies of Conservatism, Socialism and Liberalism along with the key thinkers associated with these ideas. Nationalism is also is also studied as a non-core ideology.
While there are no subject level requirements in order to study A-Level politics, it is worth noting that the final assessment for the subject requires students to write ten essays in six hours (over the three papers) so good grades in subjects such as English and History tend to be helpful, and an interest in reading extensively around the subject is essential.
There are three two hour examinations Duration: two hours 84 marks for each paper Questions are a mixture of evaluation-based 24 and 30 mark essay questions and short 12 mark UK-US comparative questions