Politics Teacher in Charge of Subject:
Mr Wishart
Entry Requirements: There are no specific entry requirements although you should have gained a B or above in a related subject such as English or History.
Course Details:
Students will study a range of political concepts, institutions and case studies AS modules will focus on British Government and Politics A2 modules will focus on American Government and Politics.
AS Level
Unit 1 People, politics and participation o Voting, elections, parties, pressure groups and protest Unit 2 Governing modern Britain o Constitution, parliament, prime minister
50% 50%
A2 Level
Unit 3 Government of the USA o Congress, president, supreme court Unit 4 Politics of the USA o Democracy, voting, pressure groups, parties
50% 50%
Exams/Coursework: AS
A2
100% Exams
100% Exams
Career Options: Many of our students go on to study Politics at University or combine it with a complimentary course such as History. Others have found the skills developed in A Level Politics a useful background for degrees in Law, Journalism and Media Studies.