A Level Politics
A Level
Online
Description
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Type
A Level
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
2 Years
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
You will be encouraged to develop political awareness and a wider understanding of contemporary society to enable you to adopt your own views on current political issues. As well as examining the major political concepts, government and politics provides an overview of British politics since 1945 and analyses how processes and institutions have changed since 1979.
About this course
After successful completion of this course you can progress into Higher Education to study an honours degree or into employment studying for a professional qualification.
Humanities courses can offer scope for careers in teaching either as subject specialists or in the special needs areas. Many students develop careers in the cultural heritage sectors such as museums or national heritage trusts such as the National Trust.
Social science students can also go on to work in politics, perhaps as a social researcher or a political adviser to MPs. Charities, social work, counselling and youth work are among some of the areas Humanity students can also work in.
You will require a minimum of 6 GCSEs at grades A*-C including English and maths grades 9-5 (formerly A*-C).
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Subjects
- Politics
- Government
- Political Parties
- Elections
- Pressure Groups
- Parliament
- Prime Minister
- Civil service
- Cabinet and Government
- Cabinet
Course programme
The course will provide some depth and background to the issues, processes, institutions and concepts that are discussed daily in the media.
These will include:
- Elections
- Political Parties
- Pressure Groups
- Parliament
- Prime Minister, Cabinet and Government
- Civil Service
- Scotland and Wales
- Power and Authority
- Rights and Democracy
AS Level
- 6GP01 People and Politics
- 6GP02 Governing the UK
A2 Level
- 6GP03 Key Themes in Political Analysis
- 6GP04 Extended Themes in Political Analysis
A Level Politics