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FullTime Government and Politics - AS

A Level

In Llanelli ()

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Duration

    2 Years

The study of Politics and Government develops skills which can be used in many fields,encouraging a knowledge of contemporary affairs and the ability to think logically and present a balanced and reasoned argument relevantly and coherently, and to analyse and express ideas well in written form and through debate and discussion.

About this course

Normally students 16 - 19 years of age will require a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A* - C . An interest in current affairs would be an advantage. Entry for mature students without formal qualifications is at the discretion of the Faculty.

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Awarding Body

EDEXCEL

Course Content

The study of Politics and Government develops skills which can be used in many fields,encouraging a knowledge of contemporary affairs and the ability to think logically and present a balanced and reasoned argument relevantly and coherently, and to analyse and express ideas well in written form and through debate and discussion.

Course Features

Develop an interest in and an understanding of the systems of government and the political issues of Britain and America.

Encourages a knowledge of contemporary affairs

Taught in modern, well equipped classrooms.
Career Prospects and Progression

A Levels provide an excellent basis for progression to Higher level qualfications such as degrees or Higher National Diplomas. The skills and knowledge developed during the study of Politics and Government are useful in many vocational areas including Local and National Government, Journalism, Broadcasting and Media, the Legal Profession, the Civil Service, Political Research, Teaching, Management and Administration.

Modules

The course consists of a comparative study of the politics and government of Britain and America, including: " Prime Ministerial and Presidential Government " The functions of the Houses of Parliament and Congress " The Courts of the United Kingdom and the United States " Civil Liberties " Pressure Groups " Political Parties " Elections

Method of Assessment

AS Level - 3 units will be examined 2 x 1hr 15min, 1 x 1hr A2 Level - 3 units will be examined 2 x 1hr 15min, 1 x 1hr 30min Examination will take the form of short answer questions, data response and essays.

Course Length

Two years full time

Time of Delivery

Daytime

Campus

Graig Campus

Bilingual Provision

This course can be studied in English only

Entry Requirements

Normally students 16 - 19 years of age will require a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A* - C . An interest in current affairs would be an advantage. Entry for mature students without formal qualifications is at the discretion of the Faculty.

Full-time or Part-time

FullTime

FullTime Government and Politics - AS

Price on request