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Politics A Level (Pearson Edexcel)
Head of Department:
Ms A Thomas
Teaching Staff:
Ms A Thomas
Mr J Wilson
Overview
This course gives an excellent overview of UK and US
government and politics, as well as setting current affairs into
theoretical context. It complements other humanities subjects
as well as providing opportunities.
Course Content
Paper 1: UK Politics
(democracy and
participation elections
and electoral systems,
voting behaviour, political
parties, pressure groups)
and core ideologies
(socialism, conservatism
and liberalism)
Paper 2: UK Government
(constitution, executive,
legislature, judiciary) and
Feminism
Paper 3: (taught in Year
13) US Politics and
Government and
comparative US/UK
Each paper is a 2-hour exam
and all are completed at the
end of Year 13. (Exam: 2hrs,
33.3%)
Expectations
Students need to be
engaged and interested in
the world around them, as
well as open-minded about
their opinions and those
of others. Commitment to
independent learning by
reading/watching news, as
well as acting on feedback,
are essential.
Future Pathway
Superb preparation for
many degrees and careers
but especially in journalism,
the military, civil service,
education, law, media,
business and economics.
Key Skills
Developing confident
knowledge and
understanding of politics
and government systems.
Forming a coherent
argument and reaching a
supported judgement in
speech and in writing. Essay
writing.
Recommended Entry
Requirements
Grade 6 at GCSE English and
in a Humanities subject, if
taken. History is ideal but not
essential.
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