The study of UK and US Politics at this level allows students to develop not only their knowledge of the subject in depth, but also their techniques and skills of study. By the end of the course students will have acquired the ability to comprehend, synthesise and interpret political information in a variety of forms; analyse and evaluate; identify parallels; select and organise relevant material to construct arguments and explanations leading to reasoned conclusions and communicate arguments and explanations with relevance, clarity and coherence using appropriate political vocabulary. Class time is spent working through a range of topics using many resources, including news media, up to date documentary evidence and audio-visual material. wider reading around topics being studied is expected of students taking A Level Politics. They are also encouraged to regularly read broadsheet newspapers to maintain awareness of current topical debates within the subject. In the second year, debating skills, independent research and in particular essay writing are developed further.
There are three examinations to be taken at the end of the second year, each of them two hours long. The three components of the course (UK Politics; UK Government; Global Politics) are equally weighted with regards to the overall A level grade students receive. In the UK element, students are assessed on the ideas of political thinkers who shaped the various forms of liberalism, socialism, conservatism and feminism. The Global Politics examination includes comparative elements, so students need to be aware of the similarities and differences between UK and global government and politics.
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| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £14,850 - £19,275 |
| Address | Langley Park, Langley, Norfolk, NR14 6BJ |
The study of UK and US Politics at this level allows students to develop not only their knowledge of the subject in depth, but also their techniques and skills of study. By the end of the course students will have acquired the ability to comprehend, synthesise and interpret political information in a variety of forms; analyse and evaluate; identify parallels; select and organise relevant material to construct arguments and explanations leading to reasoned conclusions and communicate arguments and explanations with relevance, clarity and coherence using appropriate political vocabulary. Class time is spent working through a range of topics using many resources, including news media, up to date documentary evidence and audio-visual material. wider reading around topics being studied is expected of students taking A Level Politics. They are also encouraged to regularly read broadsheet newspapers to maintain awareness of current topical debates within the subject. In the second year, debating skills, independent research and in particular essay writing are developed further.
There are three examinations to be taken at the end of the second year, each of them two hours long. The three components of the course (UK Politics; UK Government; Global Politics) are equally weighted with regards to the overall A level grade students receive. In the UK element, students are assessed on the ideas of political thinkers who shaped the various forms of liberalism, socialism, conservatism and feminism. The Global Politics examination includes comparative elements, so students need to be aware of the similarities and differences between UK and global government and politics.