In Government and Politics students learn about the British and American political systems and political ideas and thinkers through discussion and debate, student presentations and researching news stories and case studies. Politics is up-to-date, controversial and informative and affects everything in the world around us, from leaving the E.U. to civil liberties. Students learn to make balanced arguments and to consider different points of view. Co-curricular Activities learning is extremely important for Politics. Students are encouraged to attend debating society and county-wide debating competitions. We also arrange guest speakers: in previous years Gloucester’s MP Richard Graham has spoken and we have hosted a husting for local prospective candidates for Parliament prior to the 2015 General Election. All of this is designed to support the work completed in class. Future Proof Universities view Government and Politics A Level as a subject that equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in a wide range of courses. Many of our students go on to study Politics related subjects at university and we have a strong record of success in helping students to gain entry to Oxbridge to study Politics. A Politics degree provides a good foundation for all manner of careers including finance, banking, management, Civil Service, PR and advertising, teaching, media and journalism, healthcare management, working for think-tanks, working for pressure groups such as Amnesty and Greenpeace and, of course, working in Politics!
Students should have achieved Grade 6 or equivalent in English and a Grade 6 or equivalent in a Humanities subject (History, Geography or RS).
Component 1 - UK Politics Democracy and Participation, Political Parties. Electoral Systems, Voting Behaviour and the Media. Also studying Political Ideas in Conservatism, Liberalism and Socialism. 33.3% Component 2 - UK Government The Constitution, Parliament, Prime Minister and Executive and relationships between branches. Also 1 optional unit on Political ideas. 33.3% Component 3 - US Politics The US Constitution and Federalism, US Congress, The Presidency, Supreme Court and Democracy, Participation and Civil Rights. 33.3%
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Denmark Road, Gloucester, GL1 3JN |
In Government and Politics students learn about the British and American political systems and political ideas and thinkers through discussion and debate, student presentations and researching news stories and case studies. Politics is up-to-date, controversial and informative and affects everything in the world around us, from leaving the E.U. to civil liberties. Students learn to make balanced arguments and to consider different points of view. Co-curricular Activities learning is extremely important for Politics. Students are encouraged to attend debating society and county-wide debating competitions. We also arrange guest speakers: in previous years Gloucester’s MP Richard Graham has spoken and we have hosted a husting for local prospective candidates for Parliament prior to the 2015 General Election. All of this is designed to support the work completed in class. Future Proof Universities view Government and Politics A Level as a subject that equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in a wide range of courses. Many of our students go on to study Politics related subjects at university and we have a strong record of success in helping students to gain entry to Oxbridge to study Politics. A Politics degree provides a good foundation for all manner of careers including finance, banking, management, Civil Service, PR and advertising, teaching, media and journalism, healthcare management, working for think-tanks, working for pressure groups such as Amnesty and Greenpeace and, of course, working in Politics!
Students should have achieved Grade 6 or equivalent in English and a Grade 6 or equivalent in a Humanities subject (History, Geography or RS).
Component 1 - UK Politics Democracy and Participation, Political Parties. Electoral Systems, Voting Behaviour and the Media. Also studying Political Ideas in Conservatism, Liberalism and Socialism. 33.3% Component 2 - UK Government The Constitution, Parliament, Prime Minister and Executive and relationships between branches. Also 1 optional unit on Political ideas. 33.3% Component 3 - US Politics The US Constitution and Federalism, US Congress, The Presidency, Supreme Court and Democracy, Participation and Civil Rights. 33.3%