Advanced/Advanced Subsidiary GCE Government & Politics

A Level

In Barrow-In-Furness

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Barrow-in-furness

  • Duration

    2 Years

In the AS course you will study two different topics: People and Politics and Governing the UK. Here, students will have opportunity to discuss the concepts of democracy, power and authority and the impact of the electoral system of the UK. Students will explore the Pressure Group movement and the ideology and workings of Political Parties. The A2 course also has two units and comprises of. Suitable for: This course will appeal to you if you enjoy debating current affairs and politics generally.

Important information

Government funding available

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Location

Start date

Barrow-In-Furness (Cumbria)
Rating Lane, LA139LE

Start date

On request

About this course

There are no special requirements beyond the normal 5 GCSE grades A-C.

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Advanced/Advanced Subsidiary GCE Government & Politics

Entry Requirements
There are no special requirements beyond the normal 5 GCSE grades A-C.

About the Course
In the AS course you will study two different topics: People and Politics and Governing the UK. Here, students will have opportunity to discuss the concepts of democracy, power and authority and the impact of the electoral system of the UK. Students will explore the Pressure Group movement and the ideology and workings of Political Parties.

The A2 course also has two units and comprises of Ideologies and Global Politics. Here, students can study the ideas and influences behind the political parties and systems in the UK. Liberalism, Socialism and Anarchism will all be explored in their impact on modern day Britain. Global issues such as Terrorism and Poverty and how they infringe on Human Rights should also prove interesting to many students.

In this subject students will be able to debate current affairs and issues affecting the political systems of the respective countries and their electorate. Such issues might include:

  • Iraq
  • War on terror
  • Animal Welfare
  • Third World Poverty
  • Why Politics matters to young people


Students will have the opportunity to formalise such debates in the National Youth Parliament Competition where they will debate an issue of their choice and carry out a 'mock' parliamentary debate. The competition is judged by a selection of MPs.

There is no coursework in Government and Politics. In the first year you will take two exams one in January and one in the summer examination period. In the second year it is the same format, one in January and the other in June.

As a result of studying Government and Politics you will develop a critical awareness of the nature of politics and gain knowledge and understanding of the political system of the UK and detailed knowledge of political institutions and figureheads. You will be able to communicate relevant, clear and coherent arguments.

This course will appeal to you if you enjoy debating current affairs and politics generally, and doing a subject that affects your everyday life. You are likely to take an interest in current affairs and keep your career options open.

You will have two teachers for the first part of the course. As you would expect there is much emphasis on discussion. Lessons tend to be active and you will undertake a variety of activities including role-play, pair and group work and individual research. You will be able to develop your ICT skills and make considerable use of the internet. Students have the opportunity to visit the European Parliament in Strasbourg, a visit to the London and the Houses of Parliament and in your second year a trip to Washington D.C. USA.

Politics students will also be encouraged to contribute to the college newspaper and undertake work experience with the local MP at their constituency office and at Barrow Town Hall; experiencing the workings of local government.

Politics students also have the opportunity to visit Politics departments of various Universities in the North of England.

Politics is a lively and stimulating subject. You will develop your skills of argument and discussion and increase your knowledge of the world around us.

Advanced/Advanced Subsidiary GCE Government & Politics

Price on request