Government and Politics

Assessment

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.