If you are interested and engaged in learning about political issues, the A Level Politics course will enable you to analyse and understand politics in depth. You don't need extensive knowledge of politics to study the subject, but a desire to keep informed about political issues is essential to your success on this course. Topics that will be covered include: Unit 1 Politics and Political Ideas Democracy and Participation, Political Parties, Electoral Systems, Voting Behaviour and the Media - understanding core ideology: Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism Unit 2 Government & Political Ideas The Constitution, Parliament, the Prime Minster and the Government, Relations Between the Branches of Government - understanding fringe ideologies: Anarchism. Unit 3 US Politics Comparative Politics - UK vs US linkages, US Constitution and Federalism, Congress, The Presidency, Supreme Court and Civil Rights, Democracy and Participation, Comparative Theories The course includes a variety of learning experiences such as lectures, videos, group work, presentations, discussions, quizzes, examination practice and personal research.
You will need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 5 or above including maths and English Language, in subjects relevant to your A Level or A+ Programme subject choices.
Assessment takes the form of three written examinations at the end of two years of study. In all exams there will be a source based question and traditional essay style questions. Progression to year 2 will be dependent on successful completion of the first year taking into account Internal Progression Examination results and the Key Assessment Profile throughout the first year.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Knutton Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2GB |
If you are interested and engaged in learning about political issues, the A Level Politics course will enable you to analyse and understand politics in depth. You don't need extensive knowledge of politics to study the subject, but a desire to keep informed about political issues is essential to your success on this course. Topics that will be covered include: Unit 1 Politics and Political Ideas Democracy and Participation, Political Parties, Electoral Systems, Voting Behaviour and the Media - understanding core ideology: Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism Unit 2 Government & Political Ideas The Constitution, Parliament, the Prime Minster and the Government, Relations Between the Branches of Government - understanding fringe ideologies: Anarchism. Unit 3 US Politics Comparative Politics - UK vs US linkages, US Constitution and Federalism, Congress, The Presidency, Supreme Court and Civil Rights, Democracy and Participation, Comparative Theories The course includes a variety of learning experiences such as lectures, videos, group work, presentations, discussions, quizzes, examination practice and personal research.
You will need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 5 or above including maths and English Language, in subjects relevant to your A Level or A+ Programme subject choices.
Assessment takes the form of three written examinations at the end of two years of study. In all exams there will be a source based question and traditional essay style questions. Progression to year 2 will be dependent on successful completion of the first year taking into account Internal Progression Examination results and the Key Assessment Profile throughout the first year.