Government and Politics
Thomas Gainsborough School - Suffolk
01787375232
Wells Hall Road, Great Cornard, Sudbury, CO10 0NH
Course summary

You will learn about political participation in the UK and the USA or Global, both in and beyond elections, including: Component 1 - UK Politics and Core Political Ideas Component 2 - UK Government and Optional Political Ideas Component 3 - Comparative Politics You will be taught using active and collaborative learning approaches, as well as individual reading and written assignments. You will be expected to keep up with current affairs by reading newspapers, watching and listening to the news If you want to challenge the system, challenge politicians and debate meaningful issues, then this course is for you. Whether you want to get into politics, become a journalist, enter law, or simply want to add a highly-rated Social Science A-level to your CV.

Entry requirements

- Students should achieve at least Grade 4 at GCSE English. - At least 5 GCSE passes at grade C or above including English and Maths, with grade B in the subjects they wish to study at Level 3

How you'll be assessed

There are three units, each examined with a 2 hour exam. Questions take the form of essays.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWells Hall Road, Great Cornard, Sudbury, CO10 0NH