Politics
Qualification: A-Level
- Awarding Body:
- Edexcel
- Length of Course:
- 2 Years
A level Students will follow the Edexcel A-Level Politics course.
For the Advanced level Students there are three distinct units which all lead to three 2 hour exams at the end of the full A-Level course at the end of Year 13.
There is no coursework this is an exam only course for A level
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Component 1: UK Politics |
Component 2: UK Government |
Component 3: Comparative Politics Government & Politics of the USA |
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From their studies in Year 12 Students will build upon their knowledge to include: Section One UK Political Participation. Section two Core Political Ideas, students will study the ideologies of:-
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From their studies in Year 12 Students will build upon their knowledge to include: Section one UK Government. Section two Political Ideas, students will study
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Section one USA
Section two Comparative theories, students will study: Key similarities and differences between the US and UK Political Systems.
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| Assessment | Assessment | Assessment |
Written Examination
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Written Examination
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Written Examination
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Comparison with GCSE
Although this subject can be easily studied without previous qualifications, it is important that students have an interest in current affairs. Students should be willing to follow events by watching news and current events programmes on television, listening to relevant radio programmes and reading quality newspapers. Students have the opportunity to visit London and the Houses of Parliament during the course of their studies, as part of the visit there is also a Politics conference, where students have the opportunity to question speakers such as John Bercow M.P., Alan Duncan M.P. and Nigel Farage. Students are also encouraged to join Sunderland Youth Parliament and during election years, the local candidates are invited to school to participate in debates and a mock election is held. Students have also taken part in debates with local schools including a debate on the BBC Look North for the general election 2017.
Relevance to Further Studies and Careers
This subject is directly useful for students who wish to enter careers in the media, public service and politics. It can be easily combined with History, Law, English and similar subjects at prestigious Universities. As with most degrees, a good degree in this subject is acceptable to employers.
