Entry requirementsWho is this course for? Young people aged 16-18. What do I need to get on the course? You must satisfy the general entry criteria for A-level courses which are based on your GCSE results general entry requirements for AS-levels In addition to the general entry requirements above, to do this course you must achieve at least a grade C in both GCSE English Language and at least one other relevant written subject (eg humanities, business studies, history, geography, religious education full course, English literature). Your grade in either English or the other written subject should preferably be a B.
Academic titleAS Politics after the first year of study. A-Level Politics after the second year of study.
Course descriptionWhat is this course about?
In Politics we ask questions such as: Has the Prime Minister too much power? Are our Civil Liberties being eroded? Is there any real difference between the Labour Party and the Conservative Party? Are judges becoming too powerful? Can anarchism work ?
What will I study?
This course will appeal to you if you:
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# Enjoy discussing and debating current affairs and politics generally
# , Have a keen appreciation of the need to participate in the decision-making progress,
# Like studying a subject that affects your everyday life,
# Want to understand who has power and authority within the UK political system
# , Are keen to learn about the rights, freedoms and responsibilities of individuals within a democracy
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You study two modules that cover such topics as Democracy, political parties and their ideologies, elections and pressure groups, rights and liberties , how Parliament works and the role of the Judiciary
Each module is assessed by examination and If you are successful you can go on to study A2 Politics in the second year. In A2 you study the fundamental questions about the citizens+ relationship to the state. This will involve studying ideas such as socialism, conservatism, liberalism, anarchism, fascism and feminism.
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What can I do after the course? Politics is a well respected A-level which provides a good background for students interested in a wide variety of degree courses including law and journalism. Previous students have also taken jobs working for the government.