This course offers you a unique and wonderful opportunity to study the political culture, behaviour, processes and key institutions of both the UK and the USA. Lively, relevant, controversial… there are many ways to describe AS/A-level Politics. There’s no denying that it’s one of the most interesting and engaging qualifications you can choose. Covering news and current affairs from the UK and US, it helps you understand how the UK country is run and develops research, written communication and debate skills.
You will need to achieve 6 grade 6 GCSEs to study A Levels at Gateshead College. If you do not meet this profile please still come to an enrolment event to discuss all your options with a member of the A Level Team. An interview is also required.
Your knowledge and skills will be assessed in a variety of ways including: • Frequent topic tests • Mock assessments • Practical assessments • Exams; you'll sit one written exam at the end of year 1 and three exams at the end of year 2
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Baltic Campus, Gateshead, NE8 3BE |
This course offers you a unique and wonderful opportunity to study the political culture, behaviour, processes and key institutions of both the UK and the USA. Lively, relevant, controversial… there are many ways to describe AS/A-level Politics. There’s no denying that it’s one of the most interesting and engaging qualifications you can choose. Covering news and current affairs from the UK and US, it helps you understand how the UK country is run and develops research, written communication and debate skills.
You will need to achieve 6 grade 6 GCSEs to study A Levels at Gateshead College. If you do not meet this profile please still come to an enrolment event to discuss all your options with a member of the A Level Team. An interview is also required.
Your knowledge and skills will be assessed in a variety of ways including: • Frequent topic tests • Mock assessments • Practical assessments • Exams; you'll sit one written exam at the end of year 1 and three exams at the end of year 2