Who should study Politics, and why? The short answer is that everyone should study Politics - all members of society should have a better understanding of the general rules under which they live. For these rules to be effective, as many people as possible should actively participate in making them, upholding them, and maybe, changing them. This is what is meant by ‘active citizenship’. A healthy society is a society in which many people participate in political activity and do so with insight and understanding. However, certain students will undoubtedly find Politics more exciting than others. What makes Politics different as an academic subject is its emphasis on debate, discussion, and argument. If Politics exists because people disagree, studying Politics must mean studying how, why, and when people disagree and taking an interest in these disagreements. What is more, we study these things not as neutral observers but as active participants. Facts (what is) and values (what should be) are so closely entwined in Politics that it is often impossible to prise them apart.
5 GSCEs 9/A* - 4/C including English Language and Maths. You will also be required to complete a GCSE to A Level Transition Project, prior to enrolment, to prepare you for A Level study.
This is a two-year linear A Level where you are examined on the whole syllabus at the end of the second year. Assessments will develop your skills in critical thinking and analysis, using a variety of question types, sources, and materials. Your A Level will consist of 3 external exams at the end of Year 2. To prepare for external exams, you will carry out a program of weekly tests, exam-style assessments, and Formal Progress Points where you will monitor your attendance, how hard you are working, and your academic progress. All Year 1 students will progress through a Year 1 Gateway that will allow them to progress to Year 2.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Westgate Fields, Chichester, PO19 1SB |
Who should study Politics, and why? The short answer is that everyone should study Politics - all members of society should have a better understanding of the general rules under which they live. For these rules to be effective, as many people as possible should actively participate in making them, upholding them, and maybe, changing them. This is what is meant by ‘active citizenship’. A healthy society is a society in which many people participate in political activity and do so with insight and understanding. However, certain students will undoubtedly find Politics more exciting than others. What makes Politics different as an academic subject is its emphasis on debate, discussion, and argument. If Politics exists because people disagree, studying Politics must mean studying how, why, and when people disagree and taking an interest in these disagreements. What is more, we study these things not as neutral observers but as active participants. Facts (what is) and values (what should be) are so closely entwined in Politics that it is often impossible to prise them apart.
5 GSCEs 9/A* - 4/C including English Language and Maths. You will also be required to complete a GCSE to A Level Transition Project, prior to enrolment, to prepare you for A Level study.
This is a two-year linear A Level where you are examined on the whole syllabus at the end of the second year. Assessments will develop your skills in critical thinking and analysis, using a variety of question types, sources, and materials. Your A Level will consist of 3 external exams at the end of Year 2. To prepare for external exams, you will carry out a program of weekly tests, exam-style assessments, and Formal Progress Points where you will monitor your attendance, how hard you are working, and your academic progress. All Year 1 students will progress through a Year 1 Gateway that will allow them to progress to Year 2.