A-level Government and Politics: Site Joseph Wright Centre

Derby College

A Level

In Derby

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Derby

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course Summary:
This well established course looks at issues in the news and applies these to the basic ideas of democracy in the UK and the way the UK is governed. It also examines some of the political ideologies and political ideological ideas behind our contemporary political system, drawing upon historical events.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements include five A*-C grade GCSEs in English Language(grade B required) and Mathematics. You should have at least a grade B in English Language and demonstrate a B grade profile in at least two other written subjects.

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Location

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Derby (Derbyshire)
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Cathedral Road, DE1 3PA

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Subjects

  • Democracy
  • Politics
  • English
  • English Language
  • Government
  • Government Politics

Course programme

Course Content: Unit 1 Democracy in the UK Democracy Pressure Groups Political and Ideological Ideas Elections Unit 2 Governing the UK Parliament The Prime Minister and Cabinet The Constitution The Judiciary Unit 3b Political Ideologies Conservatism Liberalism Socialism Anarchism Unit 4b Political Ideological Ideas Feminism Multiculturalism Nationalism Ecologism We also have visits and talks by prominent politicians. How will I be assessed? Assessment is 100% by written essay-based examination. You will have two examinations for AS Level and a further two for A2 Level. Are there any additional costs or specialist equipment required? It is advisable to buy AS Politics by Andrew Heywood. It is compulsory to purchase Political Ideologies by Andrew Heywood for A2. What can I do after this course? Careers Law - barrister or solicitor Surveying - chartered surveying, land economy, general practice Military/naval roles Party political work Lobbying Banking and financial analysis Pressure group work Marketing/PR Teaching Lecturing Civil Service

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