A and AS Level Government and Politics

A Level

In Walthamstow

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Walthamstow

  • Duration

    2 Years

Visits to Parliament, London City Hall, possibly even the European Parliament or Washington are arranged to see how and why these institutions function. These are some of the topical issues you will study: Why did Barack Obama win the US Presidential election of 2008? Which party is likely to win the next UK election? Why is Gordon Brown's leadership being criticised so much? Is Cameron really.

Important information

Government funding available

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Location

Start date

Walthamstow (London)
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Chingford Road, E17 5AA

Start date

On request

About this course

In addition to the general entry requirements you are also required to have the following: C in Maths. In addition we prefer a C in a humanities subject. Students should already have an interest in UK Government and Politics generally (not just the politics of religion) or be prepared to develop one. A good way of doing this is to follow the news and trying to read quality newspapers (e.g The...

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A & AS Level - Government & Politics
  • Course Level: A & AS Level
  • Duration: 2 Year
  • Start date: September 2010
  • Qualification: AS and A2
  • Awarded By: AQA
Introduction to course
Who runs the country, the British Government, the European Union or the USA? What power does the Prime Minister have? Why is the US President so powerful? Do you know who your local MP is and how much they are claiming in expenses? How effective is protesting against UK and US foreign policy in the Middle East? What are the functions of the UK Parliament and US Congress? Why do people vote the way they do or not even vote at all? Government and Politics answers these questions and more....

Course Details
Visits to Parliament, London City Hall, possibly even the European Parliament or Washington are arranged to see how and why these institutions function. These are some of the topical issues you will study: Why did Barack Obama win the US Presidential election of 2008? Which party is likely to win the next UK election? Why is Gordon Brown's leadership being criticised so much? Is Cameron really a Conservative? How safe are our civil liberties? Can Parliament really control the Government and how well does Parliament discipline its own members? Should we be able to dismiss our MP's? Why do some pressure groups have too much influence and others very little? It is an essay and exam-based subject with two units in each year on the Politics and Government of the UK and USA. The course is especially suitable for those students with a Humanities background, in particular History and those who have an interest in the study of UK and US Politics and current developments. Students often find it beneficial to study Government & Politics combined with another Social Science or Humanities subject.

Where the course lead
Most Government & Politics students go on to study Law, Politics or other social science and humanities courses at university.

This course combines well with
History, Economics, Law, Philosophy, Sociology all combine particularly well with this subject. As it is essay based we welcome students who are studying English Language or Literature.

Course Assessment
Examination based-50% AS, 50% A2. 2 written examination papers per year.

Course Progression
Many previous students have to gone on to careers in law, government, education and commerce.

Careers
Many previous students have to gone on to careers in law, government, education and commerce.

Entry Requirements
In addition to the general entry requirements you are also required to have the following: C in Maths. In addition we prefer a C in a humanities subject. Students should already have an interest in UK Government and Politics generally (not just the politics of religion) or be prepared to develop one. A good way of doing this is to follow the news and trying to read quality newspapers (e.g The Independent, The Guardian, The Times and The Telegraph).

A and AS Level Government and Politics

Price on request