This course really encourages you to think for yourself, to question the world around you and to see issues from a different point of view. This is valuable to most employers and universities.
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What will I study?
- Democracy and participation, political parties, electoral systems, voting behaviour and the media, conservatism, liberalism, socialism.
- The constitution, parliament, the Prime Minister and the executive, relations between the branches, nationalism
- The state and globalisation, global governance (political/economic/human rights/environmental), power and developments, regionalism and the EU, comparative theories.
*All units are subject to change and may be withdrawn.
The units you will study are likely to include: Unit 1: UK politics and core political ideas Unit 2: UK Government and non-core political ideas Unit 3: Global political issues
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Who is this course for?
This course is ideal if you have an interest in Politics and wish to gain an A Level qualification.
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How is the course assessed?
Three written exams covering each component at the end of the second year of the course.
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General info
You will be advised on recommendations of specific textbooks and materials that are recommended for the study of this course.
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Progression and Career Opportunities
Higher Education
An A Level in Government and Politics provides an excellent background for careers in law, journalism, the caring professions, teaching, and a range of management and business areas.
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Entry Requirements for new students
The required point score to join our A Level programme is 4.25 across all your GCSEs. This must include a minimum of 5 grade 5s or above including a grade 5 or above in English Language and maths, with a grade 6 in another written subject desirable. An average point score will be calculated across your GCSE grades.
A BTEC qualification at Merit grade, or above, in a related subject may also be considered in exceptional circumstances.
All applicants will be invited for interview.
