Government and Politics
Barton Court Grammar School - Kent
01227464600
Longport, Canterbury, CT1 1PH
Course summary

This subject links very well to a number of subjects and combinations of subjects. In particular there are obvious links with Economics, History, English and Languages. Many Key Skills can be developed and assessed through this subject including ICT, communication (discussion and presentation) and working with others on various group projects.

Entry requirements

- Sixth Form entry requirements, including History at grade B or 6 or English Language at grade 6. An interest in current affairs and debating will be very useful. - At least eight grade 4s at GCSEs including English and Mathematics and at least four grade 6's at GCSE, including a 6 in the subjects chosen where relevant, or in the case of a student not studying the subject at GCSE, a 6 is needed in the closest subject (s) they have studied at GCSE

How you'll be assessed

Each of the three components are given equal weighting (33?% of the qualification) and each of the three have 2 hour exams which are worth 84 marks each.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressLongport, Canterbury, CT1 1PH