Government and Politics
GOVERNMENT and POLITICS
AS and A2 LEVEL
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of 5 GCSE passes at Grade C or above; one of these must be English. An interest in Politics is essential!
AIMS
The AQA 1151 AS course is designed to give students a knowledge and understanding of how British government works in theory as well as in practice.
The AS Level course focuses on the following:-
- People, Politics and Parties
- Governing Modern Britain
The course encourages students not only to understand but to develop their critical thinking - because our system of government is not perfect!
There will be two exam papers of 1 hour 30 minutes which can be taken in June of the first year. They represent 50% of the A Level course.
The A2 course will also consist of two papers of 1 hour 30 minutes and will build on the knowledge and understanding of the previous year. A Grade D at AS level is required to transfer to the A2 course. A2 consists of the following units:-
- Politics of the USA
- Government of the USA
Students will have opportunities to be involved in discussion and individual and small group activities which will enable them to produce evidence of their Key Skills in Communication and IT.
ASSESSMENT
At AS: Two papers of 1 hour and 30 minutes
At A2: Two papers of 1 hour and 30 minutes
There is no coursework component in Government and Politics
USEFULNESS IN THE FUTURE
Politics is relevant to all students because it affects every area of life, affecting our places of work and dealings with other people. We are all 'political animals'! - citizens with rights and responsibilities within society at large and our local communities.
For those who are keen to pursue a career in any aspect of business or management a Politics course will be invaluable. It is useful for Historians who want to increase their understanding of their subject and apply their knowledge to contemporary affairs. Equally Geographers need to understand the political context in which people operate. It is an essential subject for anyone planning a career in either Law (because justice is an aspect of the political system) or Journalism (because the news is essentially political).
IF YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE
Contact: Mrs Pitman or Mr M Bolton
