The Politics course looks at the UK political system, including the role of Parliament, the Prime Minister, local government, parties, electoral systems and their development, and political participation. Political ideologies are explored, from socialism to conservatism, liberalism to feminism. Students will also conduct case studies of three UK general elections. When studying the USA, students will examine the role of Congress, Senate, the President, and the Supreme Court alongside the impact of federalism on the US constitution. US political parties are also studied.
5 GCSEs grade 5 or above including Maths and English or equivalent international qualifications. For international students who have taken IELTS, we require an overall score of 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 for each of the reading and writing components. For international students who have taken IGCSE English (Second Language), we require grade 5 or above. There is no need to have studied politics previously, but students need to have an interest in UK and US politics and to be interested in political ideologies. An enthusiasm for current affairs is an enormous help, as students are expected to have a good understanding of the key political issues affecting the UK and USA.
1 UK Politics 33% External Exam: 2 hours 2 UK Government 33% External Exam: 2 hours 3 USA Politics 33% External Exam: 2 hours
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
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| Boarding Fee | £28,635 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | 12 King Edward Street, Oxford, OX1 4HT |
The Politics course looks at the UK political system, including the role of Parliament, the Prime Minister, local government, parties, electoral systems and their development, and political participation. Political ideologies are explored, from socialism to conservatism, liberalism to feminism. Students will also conduct case studies of three UK general elections. When studying the USA, students will examine the role of Congress, Senate, the President, and the Supreme Court alongside the impact of federalism on the US constitution. US political parties are also studied.
5 GCSEs grade 5 or above including Maths and English or equivalent international qualifications. For international students who have taken IELTS, we require an overall score of 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 for each of the reading and writing components. For international students who have taken IGCSE English (Second Language), we require grade 5 or above. There is no need to have studied politics previously, but students need to have an interest in UK and US politics and to be interested in political ideologies. An enthusiasm for current affairs is an enormous help, as students are expected to have a good understanding of the key political issues affecting the UK and USA.
1 UK Politics 33% External Exam: 2 hours 2 UK Government 33% External Exam: 2 hours 3 USA Politics 33% External Exam: 2 hours
