Government and Politics
Ashlawn School - Warwickshire
01788573425
Ashlawn Road, Hillmorton, Rugby, CV22 5ET
Course summary

Government and Politics is the study of the political system of the UK and a comparison to the USA. In the course we examine the nature and processes of our democracy and the inter-relationship between the various institutions of our democratic system. The course also draws on current political debates and questions the ideologies and theories behind traditional party politics in the UK and USA and compares the two. Government and Politics is the study of the political system of the UK and a comparison to the USA. In the course we examine the nature and processes of our democracy and the inter-relationship between the various institutions of our democratic system. The course also draws on current political debates and questions the ideologies and theories behind traditional party politics in the UK and USA and compares the two.

Entry requirements

• To enter Sixth Form you require 5 GCSE’s Grade 4 and above, including English or Maths. • For students who typically attain 9-5 grades at GCSE. • Grade 6 in History or Geography, if neither studied a Grade 6 in English.

How you'll be assessed

100% examination – 3 units (33% weighted three 2 hour exams) sat at the end of Year 13.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWarwickshire
Ofsted RatingSerious Weaknesses
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressAshlawn Road, Hillmorton, Rugby, CV22 5ET