Government and Politics
Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School - Lancashire
01254232992
Queen's Road West, Accrington, BB5 4AY
Course summary

Introduction As Harold Wilson famously said; "A week is a long time in Politics", which makes it a fantastic subject to study to A-level. It is fast paced, exciting and there are no right or wrong answers only what you are able to argue convincingly! If you enjoy engaging with current affairs and political issues, and are interested in who wields power and influence in our modern world, then Government and Politics is the subject for you.

Entry requirements

4 GSCE Grades B or above, plus at least a Grade C in English Language and Mathematics. The course involves a great deal of reading, note-taking and essay writing so you must feel confident in these skills. An enquiring mind and a determination to work hard are essential, as is an interest in current affairs in order to appreciate the broad impact of politics.

How you'll be assessed

We follow the AQA Specification and there is no coursework element, you will be required to take 2 exams at AS and 2 exams at A2. Students sit exams in June and each exam is worth 25% of your final A-Level Grade.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityLancashire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressQueen's Road West, Accrington, BB5 4AY