Government and Politics
Bedford College - Bedford
01234291000
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AH
Course summary

POLITICS DEVELOPS YOUR CRITICAL AWARENESS, INDEPENDENT THINKING AND UNDERSTANDING OF COMPLEX STRUCTURES AND POLITICAL SYSTEMS. This course is designed to encourage you to obtain a balanced education in politics, to allow you to examine key themes in political analysis and to provide you with the opportunity to specialise in both UK and USA politics.

Entry requirements

Standard entry requirements: • At least five GCSEs at grades 9-4 including English Language and Maths (one Vocational or Technical qualification at Merit or above may be counted). • At least grade 4 (or Merit for Vocational or Technical qualifications) in any subject(s) that you have taken at GCSE and wish to continue studying at Level 3. • Average GCSE (best 8) of at least 4 (38 on the old points table). • Grade 4 (or Merit), at least, in any subject previously studied. • Students will take either 3 A-Level subjects or 1 Diploma subject with 1 A-Level.

How you'll be assessed

Component One: UK Politics Written examination: 2 hours 33⅓% of the qualification 84 marks Assessment overview: Section A: One 30-mark question from a choice of two (each question uses a source) –plus one 30-mark question from a choice of two. Section B: One 24-mark question from a choice of two. Component Two: UK Government Written examination: 2 hours 33⅓% of the qualification 84 marks Assessment overview: Section A: One 30-mark question from a choice of two (each question uses a source) Plus one 30-mark question from a choice of two. Section B: One 24-mark question from a choice of two. Component Three: Comparative Politics Written examination: 2 hours 33⅓% of the qualification 84 marks Assessment overview: Section A: One 12-mark question from a choice of two. Section B: One compulsory 12-mark question focused on comparative theories. Section C: Two 30-mark questions from a choice of three..

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityBedford
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressCauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AH