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.
To study A-Level courses, a student must secure five Grade 5s at GCSE (or vocational course Distinctions), including either English or Maths. To study a specific A-Level course, a student must secure at least a Grade 6 in that subject (or a similar specified subject/s). Please see individual course requirements.
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. (a third 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 UK and USA politics. (a third of A-Level). Unit 3 – Political Ideas. This includes studying the key ideologies of history, which underpin political discourse: conservatism, liberalism, socialism and nationalism. (a third 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.
To study A-Level courses, a student must secure five Grade 5s at GCSE (or vocational course Distinctions), including either English or Maths. To study a specific A-Level course, a student must secure at least a Grade 6 in that subject (or a similar specified subject/s). Please see individual course requirements.
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. (a third 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 UK and USA politics. (a third of A-Level). Unit 3 – Political Ideas. This includes studying the key ideologies of history, which underpin political discourse: conservatism, liberalism, socialism and nationalism. (a third of A-Level).