Government & Politics GCE A Level
A Level
In Southport
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Southport
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Duration
2 Years
The actions of politicians affect all our lives, and in a democracy we all have the right to participate in Politics. Studying Politics at King George V College will boost your political awareness skills and enable you to cast your vote more effectively in elections. This course will also be a lot of fun you are given plenty of opportunities to put your views across, as Politics is such a.
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About this course
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4 x GCSE B grades
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Course programme
Government & Politics GCE A Level
Qualification: AS/A2 - 2 year course
Course type: Level 3 (advanced)
Entry requirements:
4 x GCSE B grades
Head of Department: Mr Mark Holt
Course assessment:
There is no coursework involved and the course is 100% exam assessment.
Both AS and A2 consist of two units so at the end of each year there will be two exams, each lasting one and a half hours.
What can this course offer me?
The actions of politicians affect all our lives, and in a democracy we all have the right to participate in Politics. Studying Politics at King George V College will boost your political awareness skills and enable you to cast your vote more effectively in elections.
This course will also be a lot of fun you are given plenty of opportunities to put your views across, as Politics is such a vibrant and relative subject it is essential that your views are listened to and respected. Participation in lectures and debates are actively encouraged.It will also provide you with a highly regarded academic qualification, and one or two interest packed years.
What will I learn?
Activities & Events
A residential visit to the Houses of Parliament in London takes place after AS exams every summer. The trip has been running for several years now and is extremely popular. Regular guest speakers visit college including in recent years MEPs, all parliamentary candidates for Southport at General Election time, local councillors, academic lecturers and pressure group spokespersons.
We study the EdExcel syllabus. Key topics include:
At AS students develop a broad knowledge and understanding of the political system of the UK and key topics include:
- The British Constitution
- Parliament
- Prime Minister, Cabinet & Executive
- Political Parties
- Electoral Systems
- British Constitution
- The Judiciary and Politics
- The Europe Union
What Makes a good Government & Politics student?
Although there is no particular GCSE in Politics. A very healthy interest in current affairs and a genuine desire in how the country and world is shaped is certainly an advantage.
Which other courses link well with this subject?
A vast range of subjects combine well, the most common being History, Economics, Sociology, English, Law, Philosophy and Business Studies. Providing you have a genuine interest in Politics any combination is fine.
Future Opportunities
Most Politics students achieve high A-level grades and progress to degree programmes in subjects as diverse as American Studies, Business Studies, Economics, History, Law, Management, Media Studies, Philosophy, Politics, and Public Administration; others go directly into employment. Significant numbers of Politics students enjoy the subject so much at A-Level that they continue with it in some form at university.
The study of Politics is a flexible and well-respected subject that keeps options open in terms of career choice, and is accepted for entry purposes by every university in the UK, and recognised as developing knowledge, understanding and skills highly regarded by employers. Popular career options for Politics students include journalism, media work, teaching, public relations, research, etc.
Is there anything else I need to know?
The study of Politics is fascinating there are not many subjects that make the news headlines everyday,there are not many subjects whose actions can directly affect our daily lives. If you are as passionate as me and really want to see how changes are made. Join me on a fascinating journey and gain a highly respected qualification at the same time.
Government & Politics GCE A Level