Government And Politics - AS/A Level

GOVERNMENT & POLITICS - AS/A LEVEL

Examination Board: AQA

GVAS

Cost
Textbook £40.

Is there an interview?
Yes

What can I progress to?
Higher Education.
Employment.
The subject is a good stepping-stone if you want to work in local or national government. A degree in Politics might lead to you becoming a researcher, joining local or national government, or even becoming a politician yourself!
People with degrees in Politics are also found in journalism, the media, teaching and the law.

Possible subject combinations
The subject makes a good combination with Sociology and Economics. It also supports Media Studies and Law.

What is the course about?
Government and Politics has as its subject the whole process of how an elected government works. You will learn about undertaking research, gain a deeper understanding of governments and find out more about careers in politics.

AS Level - Year 1
The first year provides an overview of the British political process. You will study how and why people participate in politics, and the ways in which the UK government works.

Unit 1: People, Politics and Participation
Looks at the way we elect our political representatives, what they do and alternative ways of expressing opinions other than through parties.

Unit 2: Governing Modern Britain
Examines the British Constitution, the role of functions of parliament, the Prime Minister and the devolved assemblies including the European Union.

A2 - Level 2
In the second year you will specialise in specific areas of British or US politics. The approach in the second year is more theoretical.

What are the course outcomes?
AS Government & Politics grades A - E
A2 Government & Politics grades A* - E

How will you be assessed?
Examination