This course offers exciting opportunities for lively debate and demands clear thinking and analysis. The course aims: To provide students with knowledge of the processes and practices of Government in the UK and put it into context by comparison with the Government of the USA. To explain the roles of the Prime Minister, Cabinet and Parliament and allow students to understand the way that law-making is carried out. To root current political ideas within a tradition of ideological debate. To develop students’ skills of argument and explanation in areas where debate and communication are important.
A minimum of five full GCSEs or equivalent at grades 9–5, which would include English Language, English Literature and Mathematics, with passes at grade 6 or above in at least TWO of English Language, English Literature or History
There is no NEA component – but students will sit three 2-hour exam papers: UK Politics US and Comparative Politics Political Ideas
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Sun Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4TD |
This course offers exciting opportunities for lively debate and demands clear thinking and analysis. The course aims: To provide students with knowledge of the processes and practices of Government in the UK and put it into context by comparison with the Government of the USA. To explain the roles of the Prime Minister, Cabinet and Parliament and allow students to understand the way that law-making is carried out. To root current political ideas within a tradition of ideological debate. To develop students’ skills of argument and explanation in areas where debate and communication are important.
A minimum of five full GCSEs or equivalent at grades 9–5, which would include English Language, English Literature and Mathematics, with passes at grade 6 or above in at least TWO of English Language, English Literature or History
There is no NEA component – but students will sit three 2-hour exam papers: UK Politics US and Comparative Politics Political Ideas