Government and Politics
The North Halifax Grammar School - Calderdale
01422244625
Moorbottom Road, Illingworth, Halifax, HX2 9SU
Course summary

A Level Politics aims to develop students' knowledge and understanding of contemporary political ideas and institutions to give them the ability to critically analyse the world and draw their own conclusions about their place in it.

Entry requirements

A minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 6, with English and Maths at Grade 5 or above. We recommend a Grade 6, but will accept students with a Grade 5 in any subject to be studied at A-level (where the student has previously studied the subject) provided the other requirements are met. Equivalent vocational qualifications may be accepted. All full course Level 2 qualifications, including Applied GCSEs, of whatever size will count as one GCSE.

How you'll be assessed

Assessment 1 - 33.3% 2 hour written paper based on Component 1. Assessment 2 - 33.3% 2 hour written paper based on Component 2. Assessment 3 - 33.3% 2 hour written paper based on Component 3.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityCalderdale
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressMoorbottom Road, Illingworth, Halifax, HX2 9SU