Full Time Government and Politics
Vocational qualification
In Worthing
Description
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Vocational qualification
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Location
Worthing
This course aims to develop a critical understanding of government and politics in Britain and the USA. For AS you will study British government and politics and at A2 you will study the government and politics of the USA.
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About this course
You will need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C or above including English Language.
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Course programme
Government and Politics
What is this course about?
- This course aims to develop a critical understanding of government and politics in Britain and the USA.
- For AS you will study British government and politics and at A2 you will study the government and politics of the USA.
What topics will I study?
- AS (first year): UK elections, alternative systems, voting behaviour, referendums, parliament, the prime minister and the cabinet, the judiciary, the constitution, the rights of the individual parties, pressure groups and Britain's relationship with the European Union.
- A2 (second year): the American constitution, presidential and congressional elections, American parties and interest groups, Congress, the presidency, the Supreme Courts and the civil rights and liberties of Americans.
How will my work be assessed?
- At the end of the first year you will take two exams based on the AS modules you have studied. All the exams include source material and structured questions as well as essays.
- In the second year you will take another two exams which assess your understanding of the A2 modules.
- The first two exams will determine your AS grade and if you decide to continue to A2 the combined marks for all four exams will determine your A level grade. There is no assessed coursework at either AS or A2 .
Frequently asked questions
What skills do I need to succeed?
To succeed in Government and Politics you will need to able to absorb a lot of information quite quickly and be able to write fluent and persuasive English.
What knowledge do I need to succeed?
No previous knowledge of British or American politics is required, indeed most students know very little about the subject before they start the course. However, an interest in current affairs and recent history is an advantage.
What are the lessons like?
- A range of teaching and learning styles is used during the course. Formal lessons are combined with discussion, case studies, task-based learning, ILT and video, all pitched at a level appropriate to the age and experience of students.
- The basic notes for the course are all printed.
- 1:1 support is available to all students.
What have I got to do to do well?
- Keep up-to-date with current affairs.
- Complete your weekly homework on time and to the best of your ability.
- Learn from what you have done.
What students say about this course
- " I liked the fact that we were encourage to ask questions if we didn't understand, but also that we were allowed to have our own opinions"..
- "I didn't have any interest in politics when I started the course, but now I am thinking about studying it at uni".
- "At the start I found it confusing, but all of a sudden what was on the news started making more sense".
- "Doing homework was difficult at first, but I could see the reason for it and in the end it paid off â€" I got an A at AS".
What do people do with A level GovernmentandPolitics?
- Government and Politics is a recognised academic subject and therefore is an excellent preparation for higher education in a number of areas including the humanities and the social sciences.
- It is also an extremely useful background for those considering careers in the media, the law and the public services.
- Past students can be found broadcasting on radio and television, running large commercial companies, cartooning, teaching, working as barristers and solicitors and one is even Professor of Politics at St Andrews University.
- None are MPs though several have been local councillors.
Will there be any significant costs for this subject apart from normal stationery?
Day trip (optional) £25, Study trip abroad (optional) £350
Full Time Government and Politics