The course will allow students to develop a critical awareness of the nature of government and politics in both the UK and the USA as well as the political theory that underpins these institutions and the parties that operate within them. Students will have the opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding of the structure of authority and power within political systems and gain a sense of the rights and responsibilities of individuals and groups within society.
GCSE English Language at grade 5 or above.
Unit 1 – Government and politics of the UK. This includes studying the political institutions of the UK, the nature of British democracy and participation, including voting and pressure groups. (33% of A Level). Unit 2 – Government and politics of the USA and comparative politics. This involves studying the American constitution, institutions, parties and elections, as well as comparing the UK and USA politics. (33% of A Level). Unit 3 – Political Ideas. This includes studying the key ideologies of history, which underpin political discourse: conservatism, liberalism, socialism and nationalism. (33% of A Level).
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Grant Road, Crowthorne, RG45 7HZ |
The course will allow students to develop a critical awareness of the nature of government and politics in both the UK and the USA as well as the political theory that underpins these institutions and the parties that operate within them. Students will have the opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding of the structure of authority and power within political systems and gain a sense of the rights and responsibilities of individuals and groups within society.
GCSE English Language at grade 5 or above.
Unit 1 – Government and politics of the UK. This includes studying the political institutions of the UK, the nature of British democracy and participation, including voting and pressure groups. (33% of A Level). Unit 2 – Government and politics of the USA and comparative politics. This involves studying the American constitution, institutions, parties and elections, as well as comparing the UK and USA politics. (33% of A Level). Unit 3 – Political Ideas. This includes studying the key ideologies of history, which underpin political discourse: conservatism, liberalism, socialism and nationalism. (33% of A Level).