Politics is a fascinating and dynamic subject that receives such widespread coverage in the media that it obviously offers endless opportunities for engaging students. The aims of this course are to develop a critical awareness of the nature of politics and the relationship between political ideas, institutions and processes, and to acquire a knowledge and understanding of the structures of authority and power within the political system of the United Kingdom and the United States. It will give students a clear appreciation of the theories, motives and values that underpin government thinking and action, and an empathetic understanding of the main political viewpoints and also global issues. The Politics course seeks to develop important intellectual and critical skills, such as an ability to construct and sustain arguments and select, analyse and present material appropriately. Politics is taught in a linear fashion over two years and all exams are all sat in the final year.
The course is suited to those who enjoy current affairs, read newspapers, and have an interest in the ideas behind the headlines. No particular GCSE qualifications are necessary, but Politics is a demanding and rigorous course. It is essential that students have the facility to write cogently and well substantiated extended pieces, along with good reading skills and an ability to analyse and be critical of key material. To this end, students wishing to take Politics should look to have an A in History and/or English. Assessment is based on short answers, essays and evaluation of information. There is no coursework. Research, discussion and debate form an essential part of the learning process of this subject.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £44,490 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £29,175 - £30,900 |
| Address | 25 The Precincts, Canterbury, CT1 2ES |
Politics is a fascinating and dynamic subject that receives such widespread coverage in the media that it obviously offers endless opportunities for engaging students. The aims of this course are to develop a critical awareness of the nature of politics and the relationship between political ideas, institutions and processes, and to acquire a knowledge and understanding of the structures of authority and power within the political system of the United Kingdom and the United States. It will give students a clear appreciation of the theories, motives and values that underpin government thinking and action, and an empathetic understanding of the main political viewpoints and also global issues. The Politics course seeks to develop important intellectual and critical skills, such as an ability to construct and sustain arguments and select, analyse and present material appropriately. Politics is taught in a linear fashion over two years and all exams are all sat in the final year.
The course is suited to those who enjoy current affairs, read newspapers, and have an interest in the ideas behind the headlines. No particular GCSE qualifications are necessary, but Politics is a demanding and rigorous course. It is essential that students have the facility to write cogently and well substantiated extended pieces, along with good reading skills and an ability to analyse and be critical of key material. To this end, students wishing to take Politics should look to have an A in History and/or English. Assessment is based on short answers, essays and evaluation of information. There is no coursework. Research, discussion and debate form an essential part of the learning process of this subject.